Since you are worried about it, I would wager that you have some anxiety about what you are doing and/or the current workplace environment.  

I am reaching the point where I've read so many books and listened to so many pod-casts, that my anxieties to get started (knowing I can't) are getting the best my emotions.

Not knowing this important step is breeding anxiety.

Incidentally, I had lunch with Gordon Moss yesterday (author of book on note investing, 'Performance Anxiety'). 

Then eviction issues for non-payment becomes a recurring theme.  

I consider myself a new investor with a little past experience.. as I have owned a couple of rental properties, but had recurring tenant issues  & let them go several years ago. 

Of course your tenant has to confirm the recurring payment request in order for it to be set up.

Do you have as much anxiety about your first deal as I do?

I recently just read Performance Anxiety and NP 2nd's really ring a bell with me.

She moved out of state - not ideal - but we know how to work well together, I can count on her once she says she will do something and I wouldn't have the anxiety of trying to find someone from scratch.