Neal has a background in education and science, so he uses real data to back every decision he makes and his companies share a 'tech-startup' mentality from their day-to-day workflow to their structure, using scores of VAs and no physical office.

@Joe Splitrock I imagine the reason I am seeing these deals is because they are in more rural areas that aren’t as trendy or have more of a blue collar job base vs cities like Charlotte or Raleigh that are financial or tech hubs.

It's all a giant game of chicken.  

That's the situation if your city has job has more demand on the tech sector.

These areas present the excellent potential for both appreciation and rental income.Education and Healthcare Hubs: With renowned institutions like Ohio State University and world-class healthcare facilities, Columbus attracts a steady stream of students and professionals, creating a consistent demand for rental housing.Tech-Driven Growth: The city's reputation as a burgeoning tech hub is drawing young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Hello all,I've been noticing a big trend on being a "tech-enabled real estate brokerage" and big companies like Redfin and Compass are capitalizing on that notion.

Furniture must be up to date and on trend (those GIANT 4 poster dark brown beds gotta go!)

Due to the presence of some of America's smartest minds in cybersecurity at Fort Gordon, a small number of tech companies are beginning to crop up.

HELOC stands for Home Equity Line Of Credit, its like a giant credit card where you can borrow and then pay back, and then borrow again. the key here is the 'borrow again' part. 

OOS landlords have not been good for the city, and it all boils down to they don't care about the city and seem to view it as one giant hood.