Be sure to follow all formalities, such as sending via certified mail if required.Transfer Rent Payments: Notify tenants in writing that rent payments should be made to the new property management company moving forward.

This month's Units magazine from the National Apartment Association has a good piece on fraud detection.  

The idea is the product of an ah-ha moment late Friday afternoon as I was scrambling to put the pieces of this puzzle back together.

Any other advice, or pieces that you think I'm missing - I'd be grateful for any and all wisdom that is shared with me. 

You'll either need to write and mail a check or call and pay with a card if they are set up for that.Is it for a contractor who is doing a renovation that will be 30k?

@Bayo Badejo, there are so many missing pieces here to even begin to give a real answer.What insights are you wanting?  

There are alot of real estate strategy out there which will allow you to obtain a piece of property unconventionally. 

I utilize a PO Box as well.It wouldn't be hard for our tenants to find out where we live (tax assessor's online tool) ~ But for $50/yearly ... it gives me a bit more piece of mind :)

Durability is so important—nothing more stressful than scrambling to replace a piece of furniture between bookings!

Nothing will piss off the inspector faster than missing an inspection.My last piece of advice, in an effort to not make this a book length post, deals with the money.