I just think a world in which we have "gated countries" is quite a horrible idea and reminds me more of science fiction horror movies than anything I would like to see in my lifetime.I think the illegal alien problem can be quite easily solved and our security can also be improved by substantially increasing legal immigration from Mexico.

There is no exact science to it.

Many PMs will not give a reference without an executed consent form and many landlords are now using online reference tools like Modern Landlord References. 

Michael Hsu (Architect) did our condo complex and it is very modern, clean and energy efficient design (5 star LEED rating).

Smooth panel is in for modern but the buyer pool for that is a lot smaller than traditional.

Then, if you sell 2+ years later, at $250k, you get the $250k-150k = $100k capital gain tax free.You can also use a FHA 203K modernization loan to borrow $$ above the purchase price with contractor plans. https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?

If you can't find an agent PM me and I can check with the company for a list:American Modern Insurance GroupASI / ProgressiveForemost InsuranceThese companies write 4 family owner occupied so they may or may not also be markets for Dwelling Fire Policies:National GeneralSafecoTravelersMetropolitanHartfordIf you have a problem getting an Umbrella policy have your agent look into PersonalUmbrella.comGood luck on the search

(it doesn't matter what that skill is... math... science... real estate..

In the health care sector most will visit modern hospitals when necessary.It wouldn't be a bad idea to think thru the ethics and societal impact these newest technologies will have.

For most people this is more of an art than a science.