I also send out list of upcoming properties to investors (some of which aren't on the mls).Investing wise, I'm currently taking courses to get my real estate license and plan to create an automated wholesaling business that doesn't need me and still cashflow.

You would have to find the borrower, explain the situation and arrange for payment in exchange for a signed authorization.The other thing that worked was having the escrow officer use the lender/servicer's automated phone system.  

what are some of the best systems to put in place to automate your business?

Downpayment Funding Sources SavingsHome Equity Lines401K Loans2nd MortgagesRoth IRA self-directed optionsDeal StructuresThe deal structure will be to 1.Acquire the property2.Rehab the property as necessary3.Rent out the property4.Try to keep tenants for as long as possible5.Maintain the property6.Rehab the property during turnover7.Keep repeating until a sale or more rentersExit Strategies 1.Buy and Hold and use home equity lines of credit to fund future deals2.Buy and Hold until the rent is 0.5% of sales price3.Buy and Hold and sell to invest in a down stock market.Team and SystemsTeam RealtorContractorHandymanReal Estate LawyerAccountantMentorThink TankMortgage BrokerTitle RepInsurance AgentProperty ManagerSystems Automated PaymentsAutomated Maintenance Request SystemExample Deals 1.Identify a property, say 100K that can rent for 1200 a month. 2.Rehab the property for 10K within a month 3.Look for renters. 4.Place renter in the home with a year contract. 5.Renew the lease.

I have had students who just wanted to get the quick cash with no vision to go full time or set up a system and automate their business.

I love doing DIY projects, especially home automation.

@Justin B.Is it Automated?

They have only an automated response when you call.

I would get an Airbnb then automate it to manage mostly without you with virtual assistants, etc.  

QBO is more sophisticated and easier to automate but it's not free.