A decade ago, a good business plan, preferably technology based, would have gotten you more money than you could spend.

. - Score Optimization Systems†and its technology referred to in this thread.

In 2003 Jerry Springer represented American media in the UK (thank God that is changing due to the internet and technologies lol).

I currently remotely manage an STR (although it's only a few hours away) using a combination of Evolve Vacation Rental network and technology such as Nexia/Schlage digital door locks and other automation hacks for guest communication. 

I must admit that as technology has evolved over the last couple decades I've become skeptical of the value agents bring to the process.

Is it worth installing smarter technology in each individual unit? 

Im going into my last semester for an associates degree in Security Technology.

There were maybe a dozen team members at the time and very little if any technology or efficiency. 

It will continue to grow, while technology is able to provide great investing opportunities with fewer location barriers (AKA Roofstock).

I've often think of this too, as the RE industry SLOWLY moves into modern technology the automated data is sure to have faults.