FWIW, I do scan them and keep a digital copy as well, but that's more for convenience than for ever needing the document.

If I really wanted something done fast I could order title at 8am and have a full title commitment by 4pm that day and close the next.. our title plants are all digital and each title and escrow company has a plant in the respective counties.. we get GREAT title and escrow service here.. and its UBER competitive.. do you ever have your title rep come over with gifts and take you to lunch.. ???? 

There are vendors on the web or in newspapers that have companies to sell.

-Detailed recent local comps, obviously you want to pull the lowest ones possible-local media and news, if the new next door neighbor is a rapist, grab some newspaper articles (I know, sounds low, but do it anyway)-Expand your thoughts!

Remember I said that at the beginning of the year we had inventories in most counties in double digit months.

If it needs to be more discreet, you can find analog (https://goo.gl/DLQwFZ) or digital (http://a.co/gJbePoa) ones through a web search.Since I plan to hold really long term, the hassle and labor to install is large, and I don't have to have to coordinate with tenants around utility-related work in the future, I buy the most durable meters I can find in hopes I don't need to touch them again.

It’s occurred to me that by listening to all the hype put forth about real estate investing by the mentors, gurus, reality TV shows, thinly researched newspaper articles, news reports etc.  

Look for your city/county’s legal newspaper or legal publication.

Access for the appraiser:Depending on the size of the building and what the appraiser needs access to, digital locks may have helped bridge the gap and provide remote access for the appraiser.

There are a ton of platforms to digitally sign the lease.