Jacob Ham There are good and bad PM out there just like any industry but something you should definitely be looking for is their technology and PM software.

While Landlords of EJC are the lead on this, they don't have the technology to get the information out - I have another post in the events and happenings section for the City Council Meeting on September 6th in Independence:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/350414-independence-mo-kansas-city-area-city-council-meeting-inspectWe also have quite a few updates about this topic on the MAREI websites and social media pages.

., filled in, and they can sign it and scan it and email it back to me, and mail me a check for the deposit by x-date (my owner was allergic to technology). 

This was 2005, so the technology wasnt great, just a TON of really boring reading.

I know Sharad does it with technology but he built his systems in place before moving to California from IL.

And many of these firms are hiring talent of all ages certainly, but in the area of robotics, sciences and other technology fields, a lot of young urban professionals are coming from CMU and need places to live close to these businesses.

He uses the latest technology to communicate with tenants and owners and to track money in and out.

General liability insurance, rent, office supplies, utilities, technology costs, website, marketing, ...these are just a few of the things that come to mind quickly.  

I'm coming back to real estate and I am shocked at how much technology has changed the business.

GM moved about 5000 technology people Downtown, after bringing 14K inhouse from contracting houses/consultants.