One tenant continued to make her deposit directly at my bank simply because she did not have internet at the time. 

You can find some templates you can use on the internet, print them, and then go to the house and do the eye test with the template.  

Don’t tell the internet you have money. 2.

Undoubtedly everything can be found for free on the internet, books, and what have you.

I have since been on a tear of absorbing as much information as I possibly can through books, podcasts and the internet.

If they can't pay their internet bill for example, what are the chances they will pay their rent?

In some states that means a deed of trust and note or mortgage.Just saying that I am a French Model on the internet does not make it so.Your lenders would NOT be able to foreclose on you with a promissory note.

I had a short term tenant for a few months that wanted all utilities, garbage, and internet wrapped up into the rent.

Knowing that I've been scouring the internet for real estate strategies and advice on what agents actually do.

BP is maybe the greatest free resource to help you get started in Real Estate Investment there is on the internet.