For mortgage and other payments, pay them through the online bank pay feature, don't even bother calling the mortgage company.

We have all of the legal set up for Title III, but I don't anticipate implementing the technology needed ahead of other features until there is more track record to see if anyone can make it work.  

I am interested in building more new rental units with alternative energy features that will produce rental income and residual income from energy systems.

Each time I have made the jump to the newer technology, I have found that very shortly someone will come out with a better product with more features.  

When I look at a property that old I will pull all properties built up to about 1970 and then separate them by style and features.

Of course a lot depends on the location, unit layout and size, features, etc. and having what renters are looking for most.

Investor out of state do research on local customs and areas to identify quality areas make sure they understand the dynamics that are in play in renter dominated cities like the mid west and north and deep south.. once they have a understanding of that.. put the pieces together most folks are now financing again.. so their are third party apprasials and one should hire a home inspector make sure the scope of work was adhered to.close then make sure you have a very good PM if your out of state if you live there self manage is possible. 

I haven't been around for 10+ years so maybe they called it something different back in the day but I don't think REST means anything in the context of real estate investing (REI is a common acronym for Real Estate Investing).Aside from that, you should be able to find a ton of information through Bigger Pockets on the topics you're interested in by using the search feature.  

The feature I like the most is the "search" feature.  

They attend seminars featuring a variety of investment options offered by many different lecturers.