This includes marijuana as well as electronic cigarettes (i.e.

Fees for this service may be paid by electronic funds transfer or check.

What I would ask is if I could make the initial payment electronically before signing the lease agreement.

We are the state capital (I don't expect gov't to shrink any time soon), have a major military installment close by (Joint base Lewis-McChord), we have a port, timber, electronics, Amazon distribution center, etc...   

Smart home options and electronic locks allow you to show a property even if you can't be present.

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As mentioned you don't need anyone local for 1031 exchanges since you can provide everything needed electronically.

Electronic payment only.... if you want to submit a check, then the tenant has to directly deposit it in the bank.

The payment platform normally includes ACH (electronic check) and credit card payment options, but has integrated the “PayNearMe” service a while back.  

Screening tenants is really not that complicated (as long as you're rigorous and follow a system), especially with the available electronic tools to conduct background, eviction and employment checks (e.g.