Technology basically eliminates the need to use a local professional.

I also think you're smart to have an idea of what you'd like to do, while at the same time being flexible and realistic enough to say that things could change in terms of your niche. 

They are a little behind the time with their technology - I totally agree but they have always done right by me and I have several loans through them for properties out of state (AZ). 

congratsBut do get some comps on the area you are interested in so you know what the market is like and make smart purchases. 

I prefer to get the books on audio and listen to them while driving [this puts otherwise dead time to good use].Smart Phone playback tip: select 1.5x during playback.  

Many of us service investors all over the U.S. and we supplement meetings with various technology solutions.

Generally it isn't ideal or smart for someone in my position to take on a $8-20k debt to get started in REI.

Now instead of spending an hour searching through a list of 100+ I can quickly go to my map and see the houses in the areas I'm interested in.So what technology would help your real estate investing?

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Keep track of everything, you know with your smart phone it is easy to keep records.