.), the PM's have either zealously or begrudgingly had to incorporate new mediums and technologies in order to survive and thrive in this industry.  

After reading posts about out-of-state investors owning/flipping many properties they have never seen in person before due to today's technology, I began to think... are there any situations where you feel like you MUST go visit your property or meet your agent, property manager, or GC in person?

Its like they are adverse to technology but found my listing on facebook.

I also think that those "outside factors you have no control over" that contribute to a neighborhood improving have been a guessing game, but are actually able to be tracked because of advances in technology over the past couple of years. 

I'd like to see more emphasis on partnerships between ISU and the DSM area, perhaps technology transfer, etc - with an effort to diversify the economy. 

You have some advantages also, you probably understand technology better than older agents, you probably have less responsibilities and time commitments than middle age agents with families and more energy than older agents.

It's 2018 and no reason why you can't leverage technology to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

Birmingham has a knack for startups in technology though.

Buying a 4plex all 1 bedrooms from this older guy. 45k I am putting 10k down to my bank and my bank sent me an email and had the following offer... can someone breakdown the last section for me, I guess I am not familiar with shorter ammortization technology and how it works::;;;$35,000 FIXED at 5.375 for 72 months. 

Hi, I am new to Bigger Pockets and am currently studying at Rochester Institute of Technology.