They are old school and definitely not technology savvy, but their paperwork seemed thorough and organized.Maybe it should have been a warning signal when they handed over a wad of unmarked keys.

I think its great that in a more technologically forward region like Oakland is already starting to be digital.

They do have a diverse economy in terms of technology, O&G, hospitals, and universities.

(As what happens frequently thanks to the rapid changes in technology) bottom line the industry was no longer fulfilling me and I had no desire to rekindle that flame.

Pittsburgh certainly is a city on the rise due in part to the technology boom in our area, a strong established healthcare system, A Mayor and our County Executive who are very proactive on their initiatives that are attracting big businesses, a strong recovering economy and the continuation of new construction. 

Here’s information about an interesting one:“The Dutch city of Eindhoven is to be the first in the world to have habitable homes made by a 3D printer, in an innovation its backers believe will revolutionise the construction industry.Of the first five new houses to be put on the rental market next year, the smallest, with two bedrooms, has already attracted applications from 20 interested families just a week after images were made available.Known as Project Milestone, the development is said by the Dutch construction company Van Wijnen to offer...”https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/jun/...

They have worked for me in the past with technology as I worked in the Silicon Valley my whole career before Real Estate.

I was curious if any folks who flip houses in the north have considered incorporating solar panels and / or heat pump technologies such as geothermal or air-source in their rehabs. 

The technology has really come a long way.  

Remember this is 1900 technology/ building methods- good but not perfect.