I prefer tenants pay using electronic ACH transfers through apartments.com and in those cases payment is considered made when they initiate the transfer even though I don't receive the money for days afterwards.

The damage to the property can be handled over the next several weeks (large tree on roof, landscaping destroyed), though it is unclear when we will regain power and water (potentially weeks beyond repair?).

You left out dumpsters , HVAC landscaping , just to name a few .

I added a basement apartment to the house, redid the landscaping, and have taken care of some deferred maintenance on the house.

For example, one of our tenants gets discounted rent from April-October for managing the landscaping. 

.- One idea suggested is to put pebbles or small landscape stones.

I own 12-doors there.There are plenty of 1%+ deals in the city but you need to understand the landscape.

How much would you have to pay monthly for landscaping, pool care, utilities?

Many landlords now use online platforms that integrate electronic signature capabilities to handle this legally and efficiently.

The electronics package is very sensitive to fluctuations in electrical supply.