The buyer sets up payments electronically to the owner, and it's done.

If you're planning to flip, definitely have one the sonar/electronic leak companies come out.

Many mortgages and deeds of trust were filed with M.E.R.S as the grantee (Mortgage Electronic Registration System, which was the system put in place to allow these mortgages to be easily bought and sold.)2) The normal rule is "first in time, first in line".

The "location" theme isn't always as reliable as the sun rising tomorrow, as many used to believe - the same goes for long term appreciation (real-estate always goes up in value, the American dollar is always a good currency to have, Japanese electronics are always no. 1, etc etc - so many axioms out there have proven to be anything but right)2.

I have basically developed an electronic filing system and use Dropbox to ensure I have what I need when I am at work, home, traveling, vacation, or anywhere else.

They will pay you each month via electronic fund transfer.

Jerry, I have used Docusign for all my contracts (short sales are the exception) and an electronic form of rent collection for my properties.

Almost everything is done with electronic billing or checks.

I would imagine there is much I don't know about it in Australia too.As far as my experience shows you must have a licence to act as a real estate agent or a real estate sales representative. http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_act/laa1994108/s6a.htmlThis is also helpful.http://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/wcm/licensing-and-registration/occupational-licensing-and-registration/how-to-apply-for-a-licence/electronic-licence-application-forms/But it does point to the fact that you need qualifications.Sorry I couldn't be of any more help.Alison

You have various choices: Electronic payment using the Internet, or have the Tenant deposit the Monthly Rent in a Bank Account, setup just for that purpose.