Getting fancy, they can have electronic devices which can confirm receipt of package, perhaps linked to my phone.At another level, the 200-unit needs some kind of a solution.  

Things that cause more overhead like need for extra bank accounts, extra insurance paperwork or conversations, and time required to spin them up and down in a scenario where you're holding property for shorter periods of time.Basically, everyone talks about the asset protection aspects, but the headaches around handling lots of checking accounts, setting up electronic payment / rent collection, etc is the daily tax on productivity I'm fearful of.

Good designers scoff at these companies as exploitative, and playing the exposure card to get young artists to work for less than they are worth, devaluing the worth of art in the long run.

Those programs that charge thousands to "learn the art of RE investing" are not making money on their students success, but on their students attempts - win, lose, or draw.Hone a skill set that can be of use to an investor and intern for one.

Simple electronics with simple instructions are key, for example.  

That’s when the art of wholesaling comes into play.

I worked for years in advertising art, so if someone says it reads better, I can assure you that old wives tale died in the 70's.

Besides the obvious lesson in vetting your buyer, this taught me that you can write as many offers as you want as long as you aren't waiving contigencies.As for the lockbox thing... its a bit tougher here in OC because most properties have electronic lockboxes, although a lot of REOs don't.

The one toy I still need to get is an old 50's Spartan travel trailer, laugh all you want but the semi art deco design is top notch and it is Rolls Royce quality.

   :) Art, if you know the "right" way to do this please share it.