I find that when I deviate from my rental policies I end up with bad guest so I always advice to stick with your regular security deposit procedure!

However, filing yourself is not recommended because there are very strict rules and procedures in place.

If so what is the procedure?

Specifically, use the lessons from this experience to beef up your lease and tenant screening and management procedures—this will ensure future tenants are reliable, and that you have maximum leverage in the rare instances when a tenant doesn’t pay.

If you really want to micro-manage, then self-manage and save the 10%A good PM would have explained their documentation procedures related to repairs before signing. 

I guess my question is; if they don't show to the execution and it's declared abandoned. what procedure is done after that, the removal of belongings and that's it? 

These types of procedural issues are always complicated.

2) If (1) is possible, how time consuming are the set-up procedures for such an automated rental business?

Landlords must understand legal obligations and prevent injuries by implementing maintenance procedures and safety instructions.

I would very much appreciate reliable information about the differences in procedure between GA and NY.