I have plenty of time on my hands currently, and can provide technological expertise as a techie.

Technology is advancing and hopefully we can figure an easy way to use the new payment methods available now and in the future. 

Does anyone have advice or recommendations about how to use technology inexpensively to automate and protect my investment and give guests a great experience?

I’m analyzing properties in different counties multi family between 5-20 units, starting in my backyard so I can be more hands on learning as today’s economic status and technology driven world pushes us toward a more data drivin virtual social approach.

@Shawn Ackerman, this seems innovative but still very confusing for me. 

I currently work in the Financial Services space, I work in information technology as a Senior Business Systems Analyst.I found this site through twitter, and was drawn to all the knowledge about real estate investing on this site.  

I studied Electrical Engineering Technology and work as a technician for my local electric utility.

The only thing you really play a role in now is managing and making sure things are getting done to your liking.Professional vs DIYWhen working with a professional team or individual you are getting specific benefits you would have not if doing yourself such as…Up to dateAs someone who works in the digital marketing field, it is my job to keep up with the latest advertising trends, standards, and technology.

@David G Aburto yes, its a 3.5-5% FHA down you are talking about, im doing this right now for my 3rd property. been in a few bidding wars in bloomfield, north arlington and lost out.. one deal was listed 499k and i put 515k, and someone was at 550k. cant compete w that. im even to the point in thinking ill buy a single family and create a unit for myself in the basement (off the books). just couldnt swing it probably w FHA. i got a 2fam in jersey city greenville section went up so much in 2yrs insane, even though its as bad as its ever been if not worse just total warzone. my logic is since its work from home world forever now w technology, is to not be close to NYC that much. 

One last point, undoubtedly technology and experience will lower fracking costs, but there are a lot of costs which will not be affected by improved technology or a concentration on winning techniques.