@Jim CummingsHi Rick, Jim.That's actually a good work flow for tenant screening.One more thing I would add that should accompany the Letter of Recommendation from the current Landlord is recent Bank Statements to prove that the rents are up to date and paid on time.It's incredibly important to make sure that the last rent is also paid.You can imagine that a lot of Landlords with problem tenants are happy to give a letter of recommendation just to get rid of a tenant.BUT... that usually means the bad tenant isn't paying rent.If someone gets a letter of recommendation, I still think it's important to verify if that's accurate... or NOT!

I'm trying to get to a place where all my processes and workflows are built into and forced in the software so employees cant mess up, the software moves actions through the pipeline with and without humans.

If i want to grow  i can, if i want to optimize certain work flow or processes i can, if i want to learn i can, just kind of a blank canvas.  

I think one of the bigger reasons for pushback from the PM is the fact that whatever system they use only provides one or he other and changing their workflow is something they just don’t want to do.

It can turn into a workflow graveyard if you dont clean it up!

I try to leverage technology to handle most of the workflow and beyond that, you simply need to be 'available' by phone to the guest for their questions and concerns and that goes a long way with them. 

They also do a nice job of the automation of the process which fits into my operational workflow very well.  

Depending on the bank (and their backlog, work flow etc) and the complexity of the title work required, you would likely see it hit the MLS as an REO listing in 2-6 months after the foreclosure judgement, give or take a few weeks.NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY A SUBSCRIPTION OR A FEE TO ANY WEBSITE OR SERVICE TO RECEIVE REO LISTINGS - ANY REALTOR CAN PULL THEM UP ON THE MLS.

By comparison, here is a typical "work flow" for a cash offer versus a financed offer:Cash:Buyer and seller agree to termsClosing can take place in about a week, once title work is doneConventional:Buyer and seller agree to termsBuyer applies for mortgage (which requires a mountain of documents from the buyer - last three years tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, credit verification, letters of explanation, etc, etc)Lender orders appraisal - usually about a week to 10 days after the applications is received10-14 days later, appraisal comes back. 

The HubSpot marketing software allows mass emailings, marketing automation workflows, etc.