It's easy to pass them all by and find one with amazing ocean views and bad decor, or better yet a STR with modern decor and close to the ocean.

I use modern postcard and postcard mania, haven't ever had any issues with these companies.

Please share more about what you have done with your business as it will be helpful to learn from other modern businessmen.

Background is originally in SaaS & Digital marketing so I love seeing modern marketing coming to the industry.

I think modern electrical, structural, and plumbing started around then and block or poured foundation.

Quote from @Donald Yang: Quote from @Conner Olsen: Quote from @Donald Yang: Hey guys,Looking to get into MTRs in my backyard and I was wondering if you guys usually do it yourself or get a property manager.

Brick and mortar brokerages could soon be a thing of the past unless they develop a very specific niche. eXp is a solid fit for a lot of the modern day agents that often have multiple streams of revenue (investing, marketing, lead gen, recruiting, etc). 

I decided to branch out a little more with the design and incorporated shiplap wall, herringbone concrete floors and truly embraced "modern farmhouse" trend.

For example, modern RE investments intensively use information technologies.

About your concerns on rents: you'll be hard pressed to find an example in modern history where rents declined in a meaningful way, not even 2008.