I went the free and easy way for electronic rent payments.

If they pay you electronically then if they log in at 12:01 am on the 4th to pay it it's late, if they pay it at 11:59 pm on the 3rd it's not.  

There was a small disclosure of an issue in the sales contract, but I will admit to glossing over it in signing the electronic papers (the electronic form of signing itself through its extreme convenience can make this easy to do ... so don't!).   

Your tenants can pay the rent electronically (via Zelle, for example).

I recommend to scan invoices and receipts, and store them electronically. 

Like recurring electronic bill pay, but directly to another person, fee-free?

I believe it is everyone’s responsibility to use surge protectors on all sensitive electronics,  whether homeowner or renter.I would say it could fall on negligence when the “surge” is caused by faulty wiring inside the house.  

- Making sure that the lease contract of your PM does not allow electronic payment like ( creditcard ) or personal checks.

@Amber McGill - if you keep all your documents electronically so you can email them at a moments notice (sometimes several times - always use the Subject line to tell yourself what the attachment is so you can find it easier and resend it!!)

With COVID you cannot evict for non-payment but a lease violation does not apply.Regarding Zillow screening, there are many services that do the electronic portion.