Software development is slow.

I don't know how to run a skip trace and don't know the proper software that people use and in Florida, some people do not take kindly to knocking on doors :)Thank you!

You can look into the BiggerPockets-affiliated software for landlords here in the Tools section.Another option could be a local Realtor who either works a ton of rentals or does a lot of business in North Austin.The software route may still require involvement on your end i.e. setup, communication, document review, etc. 

For context, I'm currently doing research on property management software, and was hoping to learn more about the challenges that landlords face.

What property management software you guys are using, and how much are you paying for it?

Check out Antoine Martel, he has a software and coaching program called Flip System where they hand hold beginner real estate investors through the turnkey process they have completed over 1000 times.The process is typically stressful, teams on the ground are hard to assemble, there are many simultaneous moving parts, and time and capital invested isn't guaranteed to generate a return.

Other ways (off the top of my head):- Dedicated Revenue Manager on top of dynamic pricing software- 24/7 guest support- Vendor discounts (i.e. roof replacements, AC repairs, etc)As a new PM I think it is important to highlight where you add value instead of battling on price. 

Most PMC software is set up for electronic rent payments by tenants that automatically updates rent ledgers. 

I collect fees and rent with Baselane and tag each security deposit in the bookkeeping software and leave a note on which tenant it's for to avoid having separate accounts for each deposit. 

Hey @Mike Allen, I use the Schlage Encode Smart Wifi Deadbolts at my STR - one for the front porch door into the property (it's a duplex), a second for the main entry door into the upstairs unit itself, and then one on the supply closet in the unit for our cleaning team.I don't have any third party management software in place at the moment, and therefore can't speak to the integrations at this point in time.