That coupled with less reduction in cash flow makes it easier to weather the storm.Some of the new technologies enable a major reductions in expenses e.g. submetering, and enable some pretty interesting valuation increases very quickly.

As I grew up, and she inevitably grew confused/frustrated with computers, I had to help her understand the technology side of real estate, and I became more & more familiar with the transaction process. 

Hey Account Closed While using technology for source deals is a major part of REI,  There is still something to be said about being or having people on the ground.  

Meaning I handle the projection technology, sizing, install, etc.

This answer is not directed directly to MIke but his question is what most people seem to want these days, and I understand the reason, but in our Industry, all these fancy smancy technology (and I love fancy smancy techology-I'm a nerd actually) I don't find it productive in our Industry. 

I've considered some technological improvements for a laundry as well, but I'd need some start up scratch for patents, and development, which could also come from the basic laundromat acquired. 

Reason why I am posting is because a division of my company, a household enterprise technology company, is undergoing a boom in hiring and we are bringing in 90% of the employees from out of state.

Many of us have clients all over the U.S. as technology has replaced face-to-face meetings.If you are set on using someone local, contact the NY CPA state board and ask for a local referral. 

I moved out here for a job in technology consulting and am currently renting an apartment in the Washington/Heights area.I have been following BiggerPockets for about 6 months now, reading many articles and listening to the podcast and have finally decided to get involved in the forums.I am a newbie to real estate investing as I have not yet had any deals apart from being a renter but am looking to purchase a property before August ends and be able to move out of my apartment and, ideally, house-hack my property for a year or two.

I forgot it wasn't part of the monthly meetings. 7-9pm2310 Technology Dr, O'Fallon, MO 63368