Others on BP have mentioned it can take months for the PM to transfer the money (and this is electronically).I value experience and don't need fancy, so I'd be fine with option 1. 

I've been using Paypal as an option for tenants to make electronic payments.

I am signed up on Grant Cardone’s email newsletters and it just seems too good to be true for $97

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Adopting an educational approach by providing resources like seminars and newsletters can attract investors who are keen to stay informed and learn more about the market.

So I'm going to make a guess that if I can manage 44 units plus a self-storage facility on 3-4 hours a week, if I worked your 35-40 hours / week then my systems could still handle between 200-300 units, maybe more.I outsource 100% of my maintenance and about 80% of my management is automated thru use of website, forms, electronic applications and leases. 

Electronically, find something that works for you. 5.

It identifies the sender.The only thing I haven't figured out with all these electronic methods is how to NOT accept payment. 

I would still get a large percentage of renters that would misunderstand what I told them or forget it The minute they walk out the door.I currently have all renters electronically sign the rental agreement but I include a cover page with six short clauses they are required to initial indicating they have read and understood each one.

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