Real estate contracts must be in writing - but, you can create one with electronic communications back and forth. 

Marie Poe I used a specific language of terminating his right to occupy the property (even if he paid) for violating the terms of the lease (I googled the form/language used).When he received the notice of eviction  he texted me if I let him stay until the end of the month if he pays and I agreed (I'm not sure if SMS is considered in "writing" as oppose to oral agreement) Does anyone know if electronic communication (email/sms) is considered legal form of a notice ?  

I recommend you do the same unless you want to encourage this tenant that it is okay to make their problems into your problems.For the future, consider requiring ACH/auto-debit/Zelle or some other form of automated/electronic payment so "I couldn't get to the bank" is no longer a factor.

Wouldn't it be a radically wild concept to reach out with a monthly newsletter, birthday greeting graphic, holiday text or email, or some other POSITIVE feedback during the life cycle of their residency with you - other than "your rent is late"?

It’s free to you but $29 per adult applicant paid electronically by applicant(s) through the Zillow site.

Document the days and the hours and the noise level as measured electronically.

We do only electronic leases so everything is signed online.

The newsletters, meetings and conferences will keep you up to date on changing rules or interpretations. 

The young woman completed everything in my screening process electronically.

Some counties do not make their data available electronically or make it extremely difficult to get.