In that regard, he was able to go to the bank (couldn't do it online >$1000) and have them setup an automatic transfer to my account on the 1st every month.

In a recently purchased SFR in which the tenants will be covering all utilities, I have been asked by the gas and electric companies to enter into a Utility Continuation Agreement so that the utilities  automatically go back into my name when the tenants move out or terminate service.  

Just because you have something or not doesn't mean an automatic YES or NO.It's all situational.

I would help locate and manage the investment.Essentially, we would want to hold title as joint tenants, such that title would pass automatically upon death.

Curious though, how exactly is approximately 3,000 homes determined to be the point at which things will shift?

In most states a term lease automatically becomes a M2M upon it's end point with the same terms exist.

has shifted and this month's housing starts data reflects that.It's an excellent time to shop for a home.""

I have represented buyers and sellers throughout that time, and I plan to shift my focus to sales rather than leasing.

Can't say I would have hired a plumber to come out and put on valves but I would have checked more frequently and it would have shifted his liability by informing me of status! 

They all pay through Cozy, which is a free service that does automatic rent payments.