Partially because you did not rent it for an entire year but mostly because of upfront expenses: getting it ready for rent, buying furniture, electronics, and other furnishings, stocking up on initial supplies, and so on.

I can plan trips a year out and it will likely coincide with an active deal that needs more guidance than my asst can provide.I would add a #6 to your list of positives - FREEDOM!

Are they efficient at doing the electronic payments from the tenant's account to the landlord's account?

I don't know if this is one of the new things or not, but this is now in there under 3.7.7, "You also acknowledge and agree that we may on occasion offer discount pricing for your Property; provided that (i) any such offers will be available with respect to a broad number of Listings and not limited to your Property; (ii) we will provide you with electronic notice of such discount(s); and (iii) you may opt out of a particular offer."

Electronic keypad deadbolts.

I want to leave a lock box on our shirt term rental in case there is a problem with the electronic lock.

Tenants on electronic autopay, so easy.

They also have a deadbolt version to use with a non-locking doorknob: https://www.amazon.com/Schlage-FE595-CAM-622-Electronic/dp/B...There are newer doorknobs that are WiFi compatible so you can monitor and even change codes remotely.

Notice may be given by: (A) regular mail; (B) certified mail, return receipt requested; (C) personal delivery to any resident; (D) personal delivery at the property to any occupant over 16 years old; (E) electronic mail delivery to the email address used by the Tenant to submit the lease application.

This was signed electronically in 2016 around the time his sister inlaw moved into the residence with her 5 kids and boyfriend.