As to them having custody of a grandchild, that makes it so much more complicated, hopefully someone else can step in and help with the child during this time of their lives. 

Being out of state, it doesn't work with my business model.The options I have considered:My thoughts are that the tenant gets a money order every month and physically mails it to me.The tenant directly deposits into my account at the bank (is there a way to do this without disclosing my account number?)

The judge released him to the custody of his parents because he was a minor and that neighborhood association was legally obligated to pay the kid the $100 reward money.It took me a few tries to figure out the system when I had to deal with my noisy neighbor here in Pensacola.

I work out of state so have not physically seen the property. 

Commercially though the loan is backed by the physical property, but ive seen it done both ways, just double check with them.

Hi all, I am in feasibility period and walking through every unit for physical inspection.

This best practice is no different than if you receive a physical check from a tenant.

But I am also witnessing as well as organizing a newer more scalable model providing for a more cloud-based, remote, less-than-full service--model that is appealing for a large amount of investors and property owners who are interested in receiving many of the traditional services (rent collection, bookkeeping, leasing, noticing, maintenance coordination, answering phones, etc.) but who would be willing to pay about 1/2 the monthly fee in exchange for participating by physically being present to allow access, showings, servicing notices, etc.

The internet is not one physical location but an amalgamation of locations whereas real estate is a specific place in the universe.

@Richard JumpBesides paying the IRA custodian fees to custody the real estate investments, send funds out and deposit funds the typical fees that would apply to a real estate purchase or sale would apply.