Not trying to advertise or promote, but there are a few of us that can cover most of what needs to be done electronically to get the process started.

You can call my phone/directly at 561-xxx-xxxx.If you currently use an automatic draft, cash deposits or electronic payment for your lease payment, please contact your financial institution immediately and take the necessary steps to transfer the automated payments.

Yes, I've tried google, but I just read a bunch of articles from major newsletter that don't tell me much other than "the tax laws can be complicated". 

I've seen people blow $20k on electronics and other crap and be broke again in a few weeks.

Some of the best beaches and weather in the world ensures we are consistently full.As for keys, one of our units have a lock box with the keys in them on our front door while the other unit has an electronic lock and our PM gives them the code shortly before their arrival.Lots of pitfalls you can fall into just like any other investment vehicle, but the first one to avoid is making sure you get a good deal when you buy.  

They have something called 'Facts by Email' too which is a weekly newsletter with a lot of great info and they have conventions and seminars and stuff.  

Look up Northwest PA Apartment Association here in Erie......Monthly meetings, monthly newsletter and very helpful staff. good luck

Some people swear they have to but you will get burned and it can cost a lot of money to replace all the carpet, the sub flooring, scratched doors, etc.Try to get electronic rent payments.

It's excellent - gives us the electronic (Supra) lockbox, the CSS service, everything we need to professionally market a home via the MLS (except an open house - which I don't need - and my listing broker does not work with buyers - which allows me to work directly with them. potentially saving the buy-side commission as well).For buyers, most these days find their next agent via Zillow, Trulia, or Realtor.com.FYI - this is my listing agent - not promoting him as he just does Texas anyway - just figured you might want to see what all he offers in the flat rate listing package:CREEKVIEW REALTY WEBSITE

In my industry (computer-electronics) we are lucky to make $20 on a $100 sale.