I haven't done a deal yet but have began doing some marketing and have a game plan for when I arrive at my new destination. 

Just let them know that it is their responsibility to have their rent sent or left where you desire and make it clear there will be a $100 additional rent if it does not arrive by the due date. 

I am trying to figure out the best way for tenants that do not have a job where we can collect the rent via direct deposit and/or do not have a bank account pay their rent with a money order. i do not like when they mail the money orders because it never seems to arrive on time.

If it's a Bexar County case you can search on the county clerk's website for the case number and then go in person to the clerk's office to get a copy of the petition, the order appointing the ad litem and the order appointing the administrator. 

Well said Account Closed but the ferry situation is no joke, especially during rush hour with a car you must arrive early, traffic to get to the ferry is nuts too.

We are arguably nearing if not arriving at a peak in property values.

Curb appeal is very important as it's the first thing that people see when arriving at a property.

Which is arrive from another country knowing very little about the US market.

Hopefully, after living in the house and experiencing the benefits, our daughter arrives at the same conclusion you have. 

Generally 4 units or under approasers use "Comps" to arrive at value.