Automatic renewal clauses are legal and enforceable.Hope this helps.

There's no way a robot can do what a local Realtor can because the data by itself does not have enough information on what is a real comp and what isn't (mainly property condition/level of updating and finishes which can make a big difference but also hyper-location for example the algo might consider a comp right next door a perfect comp but if it's across the tracks in a different neighborhood or in a different school district that is less desirable, the estimate will be off while a human/Realtor would see that difference due to knowing the area and be able to adjust that accordingly).   

We use a pre filled spreadsheet where we just check certain boxes and the numbers are automatically calculated.

The fact that the previous owner removed the 2nd kitchen automatically reverted it back to a single family according to the city.

Like little robots, they can not veer away from what they do everyday.

My contribution is automatically withdrawn out of my checking account once a month and then I make a bigger contribution at the end of the year if that is what I decide to do for that particular year. 

This Lease shall automatically renew for an additional one (1) year term upon the expiration of the Lease unless either Landlord or Tenant gives written notice by March 1 each year.

As an afterthought, it may well be no one informed the Tenant to pay rent elsewhere, and, particularly if it was an online, or other form of automatic payment would be simpler and cleaner to simply transfer the deposited amount to you, although they would not be able, IMHO, to collect the management fee on that amount.

I am curious if anyone has experience with an automatic gate?

Spent at boatload of money this fall installing a gas heater and automatic pool cover to extend the busy season of one of properties with a pool.