If you don't already have an automated email alert from the MLS send me a message and I'll set one up for you - only a real estate agent can activate and MLS alert for you, but Compass & Redfin have similar alerts as well.3.

It is automated through a website and deposits into my general services LLC (S-corp) which makes a small lease payment to me personally.If all goes as planned I should be the owner of 2 more self storage properties in the same town very soon. 

I have used MLS automated searches for this, and you'll get all kinds of crap mixed in with the goodies that way.

Several management companies are able to automate specific reports and will work with you on what you'd like to see and how often you'd like them to send this data, other companies may have an online portal designed for investors so you have all of that information at the tip of your fingers at all times.5.

I have one more to throw in if my research is correct - take away the management cost and use tools to automate the management 1. likely increases your monthly profit 2.

I want to automate a process of finding good deals. 

If you don’t mind me asking, how often do you send out follow up cards, and are they hand written or do you have it all automated?

Get a good PMS that allows you to automate messages.

Foreclosure costs have been greatly reduced due to heavy competition (more players than ever before) and also due to automation.

ANDWhat have you done to automate the system?