Automated appraisal.

For others, the slice of profit you give up to automate the whole thing is MORE than worth it.

I can't imagine how much extra time is spent without having automation.

Is it an automated voice attendant, is it a call center where you are routed to someone else eventually to get an answer, or is it a live, well trained staff member?

The podcasts really contained most of what's needed, and the courses he spoke about were really for automating things as you alluded to.

Then there’s city regulations—some places heavily restrict short-term rentals, so you’ve got to check the rules.If you find the right spot and automate stuff (guest communication, cleaning, etc.), it can be profitable.

Do you use any tools or services to automate the process, or is it something you manually handle?

You could lease spaces or use a service like SpotHero to automate rentals.Triple Net (NNN) Leases – If you want real estate income without the headaches, look into NNN properties.

The investor gets a monthly check for their % of each monthly mortgage payment.We are transitioning to a software service that will automate the mundane work. 

If drip sequences and automation are important for you, hands down Investor Fuse.