HML funds are run by real estate people, HML crowdfunding sites are run by technology people.  

The technology is inherently disruptive.We are also not going to move the day or year after tomorrow to a system where traffic is all computer-controlled by a massive expert system constantly improving its performance and in which people are not allowed to drive their own cars, which are all purpose-built to maximize space and comfort for passengers and minimize space and comfort for autonomous drivers.

It still applies and with new technology the IRS is far less likely to avoid it. 

Hello all,I have a rental property in Pottstown pa, I am having difficulty advertising the property.

Sorry to hear about your difficulties.  

Walmart is testing a service where they will bring groceries directly inside your home even when you aren't home. http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/22/technology/future/...It might sound weird now..but I could see things like that almost being second nature in the future. 

Also I don't require it, but if they are a contractor or are good with their hands that is a big plus in my books.I buy my houses cash usually, since my properties never cost me more than $45k, I could imagine that securing a mortgage for such a low priced property would be difficult. I

I am having difficulty reconciling every pro/con argument there is out there.

This agent owned brokerage is ahead of the game in my opinion when it comes to technology and has 80/20 commission splits plus a lot more great things. 

You might also consider a self-show technology, like Rently.com  You could get your own feedback and follow up more efficiently...potentially.