We do put them in collections which hits all 3 credit bureaus and doesn't cost us anything. 1.

Put white vinegar in pans around the room and in closets where smoky clothes are hanging.

Any pro tips you can share as far as vetting tenants or collecting rent? 

It is suggested that  "Small" landlords use a collection agency, who will report the non-paying tenants to the credit bureaus.   

It just doesn't seem make sense to collect rents on free and clear properties. 

Car washes require regular maintenance, collecting cash, etc.

It's great for me because I can get a unit-by-unit understanding of collected rent. 

FEE  2k up front nonrefundable and 25% of collected rent. 

I'd rather learn the ins and outs of deal flow from a millionaire next door type that has an aol email address, no social media accounts, drives an old truck, and buys his clothes at Costco.

Leasing it is different than providing accounting, reporting, repairs, communicating with you/tenants/insurance/lender, collecting rents.