They still do to some extent, but they have a slightly more complex formula.2) After the price was reduced by HUD, they would automatically accept any offer that was 15% below the new price.3) You got to walk through the property and it was always vacant, so no evictions - I only ever bought one sight unseen and it was my best buy.4) They provided a decent inspection - I used that to narrow down what I went to look at.5) The bidding closed every day, and if they got two offers on the same day, they would just take the highest one.

Just because you spend, let's say $20k on repairs, doesn't mean the house is automatically worth at least $380k after those repairs are done. 

That way, you are able to take advantage of all of the industry-specific features (like online rent collection, tenant screening, etc.) while automatically mapping all of your categories, properties, bank accounts, etc. to the accounting software. 

Anything having to do with Paypal is automatically off my list of options.

But if they are, you can then offer them the ability to automatic payments for free through Cozy.  

My Florida leases state "Guests remaining for a period of more than seven (7) days must have prior written consent from Landlord".

Speed and creativity are key.  

I don't think this can be done in old buildings.Also, some people have automatic blinds that close themselves for the evening.

That is not automatic.

I'm new to real estate investing, so I'm grateful for this forum as I get up to speed.