If they don't want to collect payments from you, make the rate 0%. 

I collect 3 post dated checks from my tenants for the next 3 months so I always have a check to deposit on the first. 

If you start an LLC out of state, CA will STILL collect its $800.

Does anyone know some good resources for learning that niche? 

I am researching and considering using an online service to help with rent collection, statements, and other administrative management tasks for my rental property business.

Like raise rents and increase collections.

@Dave Van Horn is an excellent resource.

Hello, I wanted to reach out to see how other independent landlords collect application fees.I manage the property from out of state, so physically being at every showing is impossible - and I don't necessarily want to tip my hand that I don't live in the immediate area to prospective applicants. 

You might make a reasonable argument, if you were going to issue currency based on standard, that that standard should be a resource that can be depleted and/or renewed, such that the circulation of fiat at any time was dependent upon the health of that resource. 

We are still in the early stages of research and are looking for any resources that could help give us a better idea of market characteristics.