We live in a technology era and internet leads should be a portion of your business.

Leveraging technology and all the tools available today, you can hire anyone, regardless of location IMO. 

Or Bill Gates (90 Billion) (number 2 in the world) who made his fortune in technology at Microsoft, or Walmart which three of the family members are all in the top richest in the world own shares, or Mark Zuckerberg who owns shares of FB.  

At no point in human history has the advancement of technology caused a net drop in jobs.   

(and the sub section on REAL ESTATE MARKETING TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY TAXES & ACCOUNTING LEGAL TEAM)Bonus for the weekend, my collection for starters (read the comments too, and then if you like the author, go check out what else they wrote):https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/stages-of-investing/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/newbies-learn-real-estate-investing/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/5-ways-to-know-youre-not-ready-to-invest/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/ideal-vs-desperate-investor/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/how-much-to-offer-property/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/hazardous-attitudes-of-investors/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/05/31/21-traits-scammy-real-estate-investment-guru/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/youre-not-cut-out-to-be-real-estate-investor/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/questions-new-investors-should-ask/If this not enough to get you started and keep you busy ...let me know and I'll send you a list of blogs, podcasts, and books. 

My background is in software development and web application development, so I know I can assist with technology related questions. 

You just need to educate yourself on the technology available today.

Many do not trust technology and for that reason not having to deal with tracking multiple different forms of payment makes post dated checks the best method.

You'll also have to pay a monthly technology fee to the office.

Less people work in offices these days because of technology and they tend to need less space.