If you have a rental property, your life is so much easier if you use software designed for that.Stessa is a great option.  

About collecting rent through Zelle, though, there are a few key reasons why it might not be the best fit for you as a landlord or property management firm, especially in the long run:Zelle is Designed for Personal Use: Its features are great for sending money to friends and family, but it lacks the business functionalities that landlords need, like automatic rent tracking and late fees.No Rent-Specific Features: You'll miss out on handy features tailored for landlords, such as payment reminders, lease management, and maintenance requests.Transaction Limits and Dispute Resolution: Zelle has sending limits that could interfere with rent payments, and it doesn't offer the same level of protection and dispute resolution you'd get with services designed for rental transactions.Given these limitations, while Zelle might work for now, as you grow and manage more properties, you'll likely need a more robust solution that's designed with landlords in mind.

. - if you're renting by the room vs renting the whole unit to a group of friends, have the following written into the leases: designated cabinets, designated fridge space, designated laundry days, overnight guest rule (and what's considered 'overnight'), + large gatherings rule.- remember that you'll be paying all utilities if you rent by the room, so factor that into what you charge for rent, and consider using remotely-controlled nest thermostats so they can't jack the heat up beyond what any normal person would pay for (if you're in a cold area). the same could be said for a home with central air in a warmer climate.- consider baking into the rest biweekly housekeeping, so that you know that the property is being kept up with (prevents pest issues), and you won't have to deal with any quarrels over who's cleaning the common areas more than who.- always have the parents co-sign the lease.- make a manual for them. what would your own kids be calling you about when they first move out on their own?

I would definitely require a long term lease unless it's specifically designated as a mid term.A 5b house can be difficult to keep rented.

The CCIM designation is a big plus but not required.

Which is the best depends on your goals and how you want to design your deals.

Design your own value add project.

I run a kitchen design and supply business.

Cleaning out the property - the designated next-of-kin and executor will be responsible for removing and dispersing the deceased tenant’s belongings before the lease period is over.Unfortunately, it does look like this can be a long process and patience will be needed as you will be dealing with an estate. 

Most STR markets are really crowded so it takes thoughtful design to make your property stand out.