Sites staffed by venture capital people or technology people should be avoided. 

As for skills I'm excellent with technology and analysis, not specifically real estate analysis...yet!  

From reading this far, there are so many great ideas and innovative strategies.  

@Chris Clothier of MemphisInvest / DallasInvest, @Jeff Ader of InvestIndy, and @William Robison of Kansas City Investment RE, among many others, will be out in SF in Nov, to share their experiences about doing due diligence, looking for markets, finding properties, managing tenants, etc out of state.

This is a thought provoking article on plans for Detroit revitalization. http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/rebuilding-america/detroit-2025-after-the-recession-a-city-reimagined-13108807

I did used to work with one guy that loved this size property, because he was using all the technology I mentioned, and running several from a single off site location. 

While the property doesn't have cash flow, I needed a bigger home base (with an office) for the day job as someone that works in technology in the DMV.Made some mistakes along the way, and had more help than I can thank, but I got locked in with a good rate which is the important part and now that my feet are wet and I know the formula, I'm ready for more!

Funds are not an issue but I'm starting a commision based technology sales job and would prefer the security of a lease option until I feel more comfortable in the job.

I am a full time college student majoring in technology and aspiring to be a real estate investor.

My technology is a little outdated,  I still own a flip phone and just got a tablet last year!