I'm not sure if this is the traditional approach to finding a partner or mentor, but here's to a little innovation and something different.I've read a lot about finding a mentor and what that means for the mentor as well as the student.

With all of today's technology, its still a crapshoot when they drill.

As far as BIG players that are innovative and investor-friendly, I really like Keller-Williams.But I also work with an agent who is part of a SMALL brokerage based here in Dallas and they go out of their way to work with our team.

I am a HUGE fan of technology and its ability to increase our productivity by making things just work better.

Currently a a technology consultant, looking to generate positive cash-flow from real estate .

.- People are moving west for a social and economic climate that is more open, innovative, and entrepreneurial.- People are moving from the coasts to the interior of the country to escape congestion and to lower their cost of living and doing business.These are a few indicators to consider when we have a economic downturn.Other quantitative indicators include:- Critical mass population- The rate of population growth- The rate of job and income growth- Potential for future real estate appreciation- Vacancy rates- Quantity of land available for development- Lifestyle Improvement Originally posted by @Johnson H.

When you add to that the fact that the City of Chicago LOST 13,000 "innovation" jobs while other large cities gained thousands, if not tens of thousands of such jobs, then you realize just how much Illinois is circling the drain.

In the end it saves you time because you aren't traveling to an office for a meeting and the added bonus of a technologically advanced tax pro makes the process more efficient.The best way would be to schedule consultations and get a feel for if their communication style works with yours.Best of luck!

Sure things might change with technology.

But with technology today you can go out of the state and find properties in up and coming markets, which is what I did.