Aiming for double digit returns in these markets today requires some pretty serious speculation. 

Differs i imagine depending on the jurisdiction however @Marcus Auerbach did a good job of outlining the key points.From a general standpoint i'd give a rough summary based on both sides.For Agents and Brokers Representing Sellers:Property Valuation: They assess the market value of the property, using comparative market analyses, to recommend a competitive listing price.Listing the Property: They manage the process of listing the property on multiple listing services (MLS) and other platforms, ensuring visibility to potential buyers.Marketing: This includes photographing the property, arranging virtual or physical tours, creating property descriptions, and advertising through various mediums such as online platforms, newspapers, and magazines.Negotiating Offers: Agents help sellers evaluate offers, provide guidance on terms, and negotiate prices and conditions.Paperwork and Transactions: They ensure all paperwork, including contracts, disclosures, and other essential documents, are completed correctly and in a timely manner.Closing Assistance: Agents guide sellers through the closing process, ensuring all requirements are met and the sale is finalized smoothly.For Agents and Brokers Representing Buyers:Understanding Buyer Needs: Agents work to understand the specific needs, preferences, and budget of buyers to help find suitable properties.Property Search: They use various tools, including MLS, to search for properties that match the buyer's criteria.Arranging Property Viewings: Agents schedule and accompany buyers on property tours, be it virtual or physical.Making Offers: Based on market analysis and the buyer's position, agents assist in making competitive offers on properties.Negotiation: Agents negotiate terms, price, and contingencies on behalf of the buyer.Paperwork and Transactions: They handle or facilitate all necessary paperwork and documentation, ensuring all elements of the purchase agreement are clear and in the buyer's best interest.Closing Assistance: They guide buyers through the closing process, from securing financing to finalizing the purchase.For Both Buyers and Sellers:Legal and Regulatory Guidance: Agents help clients understand legal and regulatory requirements related to property transactions.

I’d rather own space property than digital property.

Small steps… We all hear of case studies where the investor killed it, or where long time investors with serious deal flow won’t get out of bed for less than double digit returns.But like the conversation I had with my college age daughter last night, experience is another form of compensation.My first deal as a Note Investor?

We rent single family homes and as of recent we see people apply with a reason I never seen before; they are selling their personal home to cash out; and Milwaukee has only seen modest appreciation this year, will see where we land, looks like barely double digits. 

This is especially true with the digital nomads.

Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool, and maintenance tracking tool), some services also offer your tenants additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).

@Elena C.One of the best ways to stay on top of developments in an area is to get a subscription to the online newspaper.

Or is it just about meeting some fellow digital nomad investors who happen to be in Playa like you?

Should it work, the interest rate would be in the double digits.