. • High levels of unit features and amenities such as garages, in-unit washer/dryers, pools, spas, exercise gyms, the latest technology, etc• May have less cash flow than B or C properties but greater appreciation potential.Class B Properties: • Typically 10-20 years old (Little or no deferred maintenance)• Occupied by both white and blue collar workers • 80% to 120% of an areas median income (the middle class apartment dweller)• Usually renters by necessity, not by choice (can’t buy for one reason or another)• Tend not to move as often as other tenants.• Generally command average rental rates • Property finishes are fair to good and systems are adequate• Includes former Class A apartments that are 10+ years old• Complexes are well maintained• Properties will have decent cash flow and decent appreciation potential.Class C Properties: • Built within the last 21-30 years (varying degrees of deferred maintenance).• Typically occupied by blue collar workers and even some Section 8 tenants• Usually have below market rental rates• The projects have fewer amenities• Renters by necessity. • Properties will have decent cash flow but appreciation has to be created with physical improvements (remodeling, aka rehabbing or repositioning)."

I'm a windows fan more then a apple fan so my ideal technology toolbox would be....PC with Windows 8Tablet with Windows 8Phone with Windows Phone 8In my view the integration between all three devices would be seamless.

If they can do it for cows....http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/05/the-perfect-milk-machine-how-big-data-transformed-the-dairy-industry/256423/

With the technology age, doing your due diligence is the same in your backyard as it is out of state.

With today's technology, the world is your office.

As a computer and technology professional it always seemed odd that I'd leave the MLS searching and data analysis to someone else.

Many owners are drawn to them because of their market reach, technology, and corporate branding.I've found that the best property management companies are companies founded by investors who grow to a size where they have to implement a formal property management structure to manage their own holdings.

No gadget, no software, no propstream and no AI.

But curious if folks have had success with creative process/technology improvements.TIA!

There's a lot of ups and downs in the process so having other likeminded, experienced people around you will help keep you on track and more importantly stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technology.