.- Do you want to manage the new system internally or have an outside vendor manage it for you for a small fee.- Would you be requiring custom changes often to your digital workflow?

And you're right about avoiding weekly travel—sound systems can save you time and stress!

Relying on someone who has their 'own team' to run your rental business is a severe lack of internal controls in my opinion.

This is why I stress the importance of knowing the laws and the strength of the legal system before investing in a particular market.

For example, one municipality local to me requires a sewer inspection because some houses still have gutter downspouts tied into the sewer system which is improper.

Create systems and processes right off the bat.

With the income issue, there are screening systems available that verify income by having applicants securely log in to their payroll provider, which then shares their gross and net income with you.

Plus, you'd have no control over the brand, size, or capacity of any of these units.First, I'd want to see quotes from reputable contractors.

Transfer the water meter to their control. 

So, using the PA court systems public website has been more accurate than any service for these local applicants.