Another option is have them get a NetSpend card or a similar prepaid debit card that allows ACH debits and they can use that with a payment service, such as PayPal or a rent payment service.  

I use ACH to get my rent and have only had ONE late in over 9 years.Today I am 'semi-retired' and still don't have much to do with my properties.  

Ask if the parents are paying and get whoever is paying on ACH.

The low prices can be tempting but I think many of those investments may cause more head aches than the profit they can produce. 

But you do not have to flex that muscle.

Like working out at a Gym to build muscle you must leave one comfort zone for heavier weights, e.g. put down the 20# dumbbells and pick up the 25# dumbbells and then the 30# dumbbells.1031 Exchanging is no different.

I would be the muscle and they are the $.  

I use their online app which offers background and credit checks as well as ACH rent collections.

Built those arm muscles up and your thighs, tell that child to go an a damn diet... lift her up and start running from that lion.. or better yet.. take a stick  and beat the living crap out of that lion with it and say to hell with you.

Im looking in some of the same states however i need to figure out how to establish designated areas of investment that will not be a major head ache with the flooding issues.