I currently remotely manage an STR (although it's only a few hours away) using a combination of Evolve Vacation Rental network and technology such as Nexia/Schlage digital door locks and other automation hacks for guest communication. 

Additionally I'm going to be doing mailer campaigns to generate interest, social media advertising campaigns on my Facebook business page, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, which are in turn linked to a sophisticated and automated online marketing apparatus to drive interest and traffic to YOUR property.

I have experienced some of this when I let my onsite maintance guy directly handle tenant calls and some rent collection.I use tech, both software and smart home automation hardware to acts as eyes and ears on the property.

Hoping to collect rent, pay owners, automate everything possible.Thank you all in advance!

I've often think of this too, as the RE industry SLOWLY moves into modern technology the automated data is sure to have faults.

For me it's all about having a great cleaning person/crew.Homeaway and Airbnb make it easy to keep an up to date calendar, accept payments, refund security deposits.Then nice to have are automated locks (I still use a lockbox), security cameras, wifi thermostats.You need great pictures and descriptions, you need to be responsive to inquiries and issues.You need a great location so that you have demand at your property.I think this is the Cliff Notes version.Take up Lucas Carl on the phone call.

Why do you like your process or what would you automate?

Most agents would be willing to sign you up for daily/weekly automated emails to show you homes that fit your criteria, almost all of which will of course be sold before you return. 

I do plan to set systems in place to almost fully automate my Airbnb rentals to allow me to keep scaling my business portfolio.

I will definitely rescrub and see where I can add more robust processes and maybe even automated ways to increase the communication with tenants and owners.