#1 complaint is communication, #2 is lack of leveraging technology.  

I might be playing to your bias as someone in the technology space, but given the secular trend of capital concentrating in technology companies, try to buy near their headquarters if you are looking for appreciation.

With the internet and technology today there is no reason why people should not invest out of state if they want to.

. #1 Market in the US for Job CreationContrary to what the majority of out of state investors believe, Houston not only have Oil & Gas (Energy), Houston has other job growth in Consulting, Information Technology, Aerospace and aviation, Medical treatment and Research, Goods Distribution, and Manufacturing.

The rest of my team has (mostly) stemmed from my agents' contacts (e.g. contractors, lenders, etc.).While nothing can replace walking a property in-person, technology can get you pretty close.

I was in technology sales that was pretty dependent on O&G companies in this territory.

It is easier to be financially free today with advances in technology.

A lot can be automated, use smart technology, but having a great boots on the ground partner is a must!

Thats part of the NAR/DOJ consent decree on IDX technology thats almost 20 years old now. it was around 2020/2021 that each got licensed as brokerages. 

With technology and on line county property records, lenders have the means to monitor deed transfers 5.