We also have a bank account at a smaller Chicago community bank, but there technology isn't as good to be honest.I think @Jonathan Greene's main point is don't step over dollars to pick up pennies. 

I have them tell me how long a project will take to complete, and then I add buffer days or maybe up to 2 weeks, depending on how long / complex of a project it is and potentially accounting for weather if it is outside work.

They should pay just like someone on a regular lease pays - cash or equivalent into your bank account. 

I'm currently exploring opportunities in real estate, particularly in accounting roles.

I reconcile our trust account each month in about ½ an hour.

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I wanted to solicit some background info before reaching out to my accountant and she advised similar to your comments. 

They get an ACH from my tenant in their account same day, but won't do the same into my account.

Feel free to reach out with any accounting questions.

this is where the gray area comes in with accounting.