But then there are sometimes life-changing situations, that push us into a corner and we are forced to flex those abilities, like a muscle, in order to survive.

For example, if they're aching of tenants and management the most - try to negotiate a master lease option where you manage the properties. 

I purchased a Quickbooks template from Landlord Accounting and have used it and the great instructions provided for many years.http://landlordaccounting.com/For the registered agents I pay up for three years at a time to get a discount and use Harbor Compliance. https://www.harborcompliance.com/I use Cozy for marketing, tenant applications, screening and to receive ACH rent payments direct to my business checking accounts.https://cozy.co/for-landlords/tenant-screening/If you manage your own rentals locally look for a good rental housing association that provides education in local landlord tenant law and forms that are prepared by a real estate attorney and updated regularly to comply with changes in law.http://www.rhawa.org/Also for marketing I use Zillow Rental Manager (formerly Postlets) to create effective ads that get posted to several sites and to create professional Craigslist ads.https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/posts/#/all/I use Movoto to check up on the local schools and demographics of out of state properties I evaluate for purchase.

At first your no muscle is week and only through training does it get stronger.

Looks like they have a low 50¢ per transaction for ACH/bank transfer and checks.

For tenants with a bank account, I recommend an online payment (Automated Clearing House, or ACH) solution.

I LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF PLACES LIKE THIS . i think once you do a few they are easier and you won't feel grossed out . the mold being a different issue , i can deal with the filth , a sledge , sawmill , and extra muscle . i am sure you mad good money though :)

Bad part about it is that ACH payments take a few days to a week to show up.  

So you can thank them for muscle pills. 😃 - JB doesn't believe in work life balance.

Not to say it is easy or not without head aches but everything is!