If I go to Apple and say, "I know everything about software engineering, I took xyz courses, have xyz degree, and I can add value to your project by applying my expertise in xyz technology, I want this job."

You still need to be careful about who you select as PM and that it is a good fit for your type of property and aligned with your goals for ownership.Once you get to a point that you have or exceed the capabilities of the PM company, you can consider taking this on yourself but keep in mind it takes a lot of resources behind the scenes (accounting, technology, vendor mgt, etc) not just an onsite leasing and property maintenance.Good luck with your journey.

With outsourcing, H1B visas, rapid technological change, etc. it's becoming harder for "average" people to maintain a middle class career path.

In the Results link click on your address where there are various tabs and click on Neighborhood Sales.If you have a hard time with technology, you can always ask friends or family members to help you navigate the web to do some research about property values in your area.If you do find yourself entertaining an offer from an unsolicited investor:Ask to obtain, and keep, a list of the comparable property sales in your neighborhood the investor used to come up with their purchase price offer.Always keep someone else in the loop – your children, good friends, or someone you trust.Always know that you can seek legal advice – in the end, it might be worth the money you spend on a consultation with an attorney.Review the contract closely to see if it is assignable.

The tone and style and mission of BP is typical of a younger generation that uses technology for everything, including relationship building.

I would avoid anything with fancy Wifi or Bluetooth technology because that just adds complexity that is likely to confuse people or break down.

What is happening is less crime is being report and new technology is out. 

you hit the nail on the head, wholesaling is lead generation for investors of various types.When it comes to automation there is not a one size fits all but one key component is having a team in place and great systems but around modern technologies (I.e mail chimp, podio, globiflow, text and phone services, virtual assistants to do screening and schedule appointments etc)

As technology changes, the oil industry might have a massive rebirth.  

They are not as efficient as the newer cold climate ductless heat pumps - some of this is due to technology differences, but most has to do with energy losses arising from the air exchanger and ducted delivery.I cannot dispute your anecdotal statement that your duplex with a heat pump produces your largest bills {I presume you mean heating}.