Owners come primarily in two flavors...the Micromanagers, that know more than you; and those that prefer being oblivious and not bothered with anything but the most significant incidents.What I have focused on is developing solid systems and processes in all operations with the goal of prevention, rather than constant corrections.

I was hoping to get some clarity on the rent collection functionality of the stessa/rentredi platform, versus hiring a property management company.

Their systems make it easy on both us, and the tenants, and we greatly appreciate their owner portals and end of year reports for when it's time to file taxes.

You can use either a wi-fi smart lock or subscribe to a system like ShowMojo, ShowingHero, TenantTurner, etc that uses preprogrammed smart locks.

They likely missed their deadlines or the tenant is an expert at gaming the system.

Increase your knowledge, experience, then confidence - go for it afterwards... get as many as you can handle or create a automated system to handle for you.

You'll want them to plug you in with their system of lenders, property managers, contractors, and etc.

I like the out of the box type thinking, but I am not sure I would use it and how many people would versus the risk and maintenance aspect. 

In the event that you do have a true squatter its a fairly standard eviction process which is unfortunate but does happen in this business.On a preventative note if you have a vacant unit you can put in a security system that uses cellular and you will get notification if anyone comes in. 

But, what critics of NAR fail to realize is that this has resulted in the most efficient system of transferring real property in the world.