I get automated listings from the MLS every day from my buyers agent.

I've looked on ACRIS (The Automated City Register Information System) and see no record of any open tax liens on the property (county, state or federal).

Tax values are determined through what is called an automated valuation model ("AVM"), and this is a computer program like what they use on Zillow, Redfin, CoreLogic, etc, and it determines the 'value' of your home.

My understanding is that it is "automated" - which made me skeptical.

If you do decide to self-manage, I would recommend to really prioritize systems and rules, to use an automated platform for rent collection (Cozy, etc.), to set boundaries on hours when you will accept calls, consider a business phone line that is separate from personal cell and perhaps hire a helper to assist with simple, tedious tasks like posting ads and initial screening. 

Then I send them an automated email via the credit bureau so they can pay for the background check directly.  

I asked him to automate a feed for me and gave him specific criteria.

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.

@Dawn Brenengen I could be mistaken but by the time we take possession of the 35k Tesla the tax credit will have sunset.I drove the S with the full auto pilot and its freaky scary... driving down a winding road and not touching the wheel.. auto parking.. slide in and out of parking spots on its own.. its pretty coolI just worry about people now feeling free they can text and drive since the car is doing the driving.its swtichs lanes  etc etc.. but Having been on the wrong end of my autopilot going wonky and wondering what George is doing I just cant fully trust automation to save my life  LOL...

By this point the automated system (The Work Number and whatever the company uses internally) has already failed, so I require them to give me a specific name/phone/email of an actual human person that can confirm their employment and look up their last 2 years as well as YTD compensation and complete the relevant Fannie Mae written verification of employment form.