Collecting Rent Out of State

[Carlos Quiros]

Hello all out of state investors-

How are you all collecting rent from out of state and handling late or non payments. I have properties in the midwest and want to look at self managing but my hiccup is figuring out how to collect rent and handle non payments and or evictions if I have to.

I have a contractor so I am all set there.

Any feedback would be appreciated in advance!

Carlos

[Benjamin Louie]

@Carlos Quiros 

 Managing rent from afar can definitely be tricky, but totally doable. A lot of out-of-state landlords use online rent collection platforms like Cozy, Buildium, or RentRedi. They make collecting rent and tracking payments super easy and automated.

For late payments, setting clear lease terms and late fees upfront helps. Some investors also send friendly reminders through those apps or via email before jumping to bigger steps.

When it comes to evictions, having a local attorney or property manager on call is clutch. Since you’ve got a contractor, maybe ask if they know any reliable property managers or lawyers in the area who handle evictions quickly and professionally.

Self-managing from out of state means a bit more hustle, but with the right tools and contacts, it can work smoothly. What’s your current setup like?