In the interest of fair play, here are a couple of companies that offer online rent collection services, one of which is mine, but you should pick the one that best fits your goals: ClearNow -- just electronic checks, but simple and easy to set up RentingYourHome.com -- electronic checks, AMEX, VISA, MC, PayPal, has more features Payment Services Network (PSN) -- excellent product, but complex for a small landlord to set up; must be underwritten during process PayRent -- electronic check, AMEX, VISA, MC, PaypalIt's better for you the landlord to accept credit cards b/c you never deal with default (VISA chases bounced checks, not you), and they fund faster than checks.

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Its really preachy and it seems to be almost designed to sell other products.

Maybe with some clarification, everybody's productivity can increase.

The product includes an audio cd and an access to members only password protected website.

Question -- my feeling is that lower range of homes is more appealing as rentals because a) more renters available that can afford the rent, b) allows more homes to be owned.

if a tenant/buyer can't afford it, too bad!

How would the mortgage products be for a secondary home since it would be my Mother and myself on paper for the loan and we both live in separate states from the property.

Hi Steve,Section 8 will calculate how much a tenant can afford based on tenant income.

We can not afford to loose money so must be careful and love getting advice.