Software automates what you already know (hopefully) - for some folks they get in trouble because they assume the software "knows" and they don't bother to learn it.

This is a very labor intensive process for most big box skip trace companies because it cannot be automated.

Some towns require a nightly online form to be filled out for any non-residents who are parking their cars (this is easily automated from an operational standpoint).As the MTR market becomes saturated over time, those who have separated themselves from the rest of the "competition" will continue to perform well by having an outstanding listing and all the MTR-specific amenities.

I'm an IT guy myself and clearly not against automated systems, but that can misguide you if you don't know much yourself.

Is there an automated process I am not aware of?

They help automate posts and tailor content to your audience, which could definitely help speed up organic efforts.

If he's he only one in the area, you could try to do it yourself by making everything automated (such as e-locks, internet, security, laundry, etc.) 

Preaching to the choir - god please pray that servicing can be automated and improved with the emergence of AI.

I tried QBO and Xero years ago and QBO would not allow automated transfer of data from AppFolio (my PMs software) to QBO; so, I have used Xero since then and been happy with it. 

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