Sobering assessment from the annual report by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (a semi-independent branch of the IRS basically tasked with specific and systemic problem resolution):- 10-month refund delays on paper-filed tax returns are common- backlog of millions of unprocessed tax returns is still here- the IRS only answers 1 out of 10 calls, with an average 30-min hold- they are vehemently opposed to implementing technology like bar codesMore details here if interested: https://www.thetaxadviser.com/...

Use both technology and your own research to find the best properties.

@Michaela Graham and @J MartinHere you go:http://news.msn.com/science-technology/vegas-developer-selling-dollar785m-mansion-for-bitcoin

Please help me think of ways landlords can use this technology to generate additional income.

I do use these sites, zillow, trulia, redfin, realtor, movoto etc.I do not have direct access to the MLS, so I am limited to mining information from these sites.They all have strengths and weaknesses.I will say this, none of them have really leveraged the information and technology available in a meaningful way, but zillow has done more in this regards.Another major player is MOVE, owner of realtor.com.

I have experience with buying, selling, and renting properties but I am looking at starting to use some of the ideas that I have been reading about here on BP. This will take me into an area that I am not familiar wit...

The SDIRA industry is improving dramatically as systems are upgraded and technology improves.  

Technology advancements such as email, phone calls, skype has enabled communication with a remote CPA to be seamless.

The technology will only get better

Hiring a college student and training them up could be an opportunity.Florida Institute of Technology looks like it is near you and you could inquire with their career center about how to reach students with your opportunity.