I would be fine replanting grass but without an automated sprinkler system I worry that the tenant won't have the discipline to alway water it. 

When tenants put in a repair request through the PM's automated system, she will send me a copy so I know what is going on.

It does take a few days for the money to hit your account but it's a nice user interface - automated and my tenants seem to like it.

Below are some of the things I've done to try to streamline and automate my processes so that I don't have to provide as much input.

And additionally, what are some of your tricks to automating things to take out lost time, hassles etc in landlording?

When I type “1*” = first automated response, etc.

I do sometimes think about how more automation over the next several years will affect tenants employability and ability to pay.

It can all be automated from your phone with the below locks & apps.

Then neither of you have to worry about late payments and everything is automated.

I have learned that there are automated ways to have the rent and maintenance calls come in via portals, but there still need to be local contractors available to do the work in a timely manner.