This article "Online Marketing Automation" is written to  Realtors but you can definitely use the same tools to build your realestate business.

I have been using LeaseRunner for my rent collection/transfer to my checking account for the last 2 years Without any issues with my tenants or LeaseRunner. It does take awhile to hit my bank. Anyone have anything bet...

It’s one of those things where it sounded like it wasn’t time consuming but now that I’ve automated the rent collection, it’s one less thing to worry about.

AppFolio provides property management software that allows property managers and owners to market, automate and manage tasks related to their apartments, residential properties, commercial property, student housing or other property." 

(I wanted online versus local because online banks tend to have better fee structures and convenience features and because I don't foresee my banking relationship being instrumental to satisfying my financing needs). 

This allows for the skip tracer to use a true accurate list to get you the best results.Most of the larger names all use the same data and automate your results so it would be a matter of pricing and features that stand out to you.

I would have a follow-up conversation (in person & in writing).Restate the rent due date, Let them know if they are late, the date they will get a notice, and let them know when an eviction notice will be sent in.I would also start trying to automate if you don't already via PM software -  It will automatically send a rent-due notice a couple of days before the actual date it is due, then again the day it is due, and then if they are late.

John, the company I have worked with has an automated service that reports to all three credit bureaus for 7 years.

The second things become automated I will wind up with prom groups and bachelor parties and things I filter out currently and my house will wind up trashed.  

So if an owner has an issue (water heater breaks, etc) they know who they are dealing with, I know local contractors, etc and no one ever gets put on hold to listen to elevator music or asked to press 30 automated phone selections to get to a live person.