I felt physically sick and had to go tell my wife..

I can have multiple one use code for contractors so I can control access without physically going there.You do not need to carry the key, just need to keep track all codesMain disadvantage is that the locking requires the door to close properly, otherwise the tenant may not know the door is not licked.

The owner has purchased a property like any other real estate transaction, and they own the physical property. 

I got into this by accident when i took a job via upwork as a VA  for Vontive and stated at interview  i could lower there costs and stress by automating there lead gen.I automated the lead gen and they didnt need 5 0f the 6 VAs they hired and we cut there costs by nearly 60%.Thats when i realised that you could automate even the cross platform data scraping.Then i got some extra clients from Upwork and now Im on here to help, offer the same and expand to others.going to the recorder office/courtYou only need to go to the physical building if thre is information on the documents that you need but cant view online.

The claims of 1hr to collect rent, produce receipts, and deposit checks also seems like a reasonable claim if done physically and not electronically.

Imagine you aren't able to make a phone call to get information and you need to physically go to where the person is to speak with them. 

The obligation to mediate, unless otherwise agreed, will terminate if the entire dispute is not resolved within thirty days of the date written notice requesting mediation is delivered by one party to the other at that party’s last known address (physical or electronic as provided in § 26).

@Michael BaumEvery property we ever stayed at had a physical book so yes - it definitely suffices.

Your assumption about them being understaffed or prioritizing larger clients could very well be true.

I'd still venture your online ads might be more beneficial, but NOT having physical signs means you're not getting the foot traffic.