Keep wasting your time then and looking at MLS deals ;) You can make more money and actually get deals going direct to the seller instead of this.

As the property manager, it concerns me that the software does not allow me to select message timing and verify content of communications that are sent directly to MY tenants.  

I’d be happy to share some resources and point you in the right direction!

The bank has to order the appraisal and the bank can't even order it directly.

I've often found that just going right to the expert in the space is going to be the most direct source of info.

Most take near a year in southern Ca, but you hear of exceptions in both directions on that timeline.What some developers are doing here is leveraging the affordability issue and getting permission to build additional ADUs by designating some as affordable or semi affordable units.  

When maintenance is scheduled, we send out a reminder, and if they won't be home, they can easily authorize entry.Sometimes, our contractors will contact tenants directly to arrange the most convenient dates and times for visits.

Below are some key questions I would suggest asking.Are you a direct lender?

And if it were set up where everything went through a title company so the buyer pays the title company, they manage the buyer's loan (from me), and the title company ensures my mortgage is paid without my direct involvement... what parts of the transaction would feel risky or not worth the headache to you? 

Now, I focus on design and amenities that directly enhance their experience:•Practical Bathrooms: I added a combo washer/dryer to one of my bathrooms because guests coming back from outdoor adventures often need to wash their gear right away.