That is, are there RE rental business structures that would enable this automation by outsourcing work (it's a stupid question, I know, but I just want to be sure)?

I'm also no longer outsourcing the placement of tenants...

I am a CPA myself but tax is not my expertise and want to outsource annual and quarterly tax filings going forward.

Others choose to self-manage and source/manage these vendors themselves, however we've found it beneficial to pay a bit more for outsourcing this which has allowed us to scale quicker and enjoy our weekends! 

@Dave ClausonAs far as outsourcing in general goes, it is best to do research ahead of time about what info you would want, and request that upfront before hiring someone on - i.e. have a conversation about what reports you will get, how often, etc. 

I could have the tenants pay me directly, but I'm trying to outsource as much as possible and cut down on admin costs. 

It IS a business from the very start, with the purchase of your first property.It makes sense to hire employees or outsource activities when the value of your time exceeds their cost or when they have expertise that you do not.Where does the money come from?

Is it worth outsourcing to a company? 

It's also good for landlords with a greater number of properties who outsource their accounting. 

I'm starting my real estate business, and looking to outsource my lead generation because I don't have much time to cold call.