I used Zapier to automate the whole process.Since then I moved from Guesty for Hosts to Hostaway and they have this functionality built in.

If youre using a dedicated origination platform like Baseline, TMO, Mortgage Automator, etc, then I believe they have add-ons for this.

We have implemented credit and debit cards so tenants can pay with ACH (bank accounts) and credit/debit cards.

And most importantly, we implement systems to control the experience and drive consistency at scale — especially as portfolios grow.So while the general principle is well-known, the execution — and its role in long-term performance optimization — is often underestimated.Thanks again for the engagement — always valuable to exchange operational perspectives.

I have a few rentals my SOP which has worked is to require 700 plus fico.. that tends to separate the wheat from the chaff.. can take a month or two to find that good credit tenant but so far never missed a payment in the years I have implemented this.when I had lower end rentals and NO ONE had a 700 heck they had a hard time have a 600.. just frustrating and I sold them all.

You can find a cleaner in that area for which you can pass the cost on to your guests, and you can automate a lot of the communication with guests thru Airbnb.

I do all the automated messaging I need and auto sending door codes from the OTA's.

Implementing a business operating system like EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also brings consistency and keeps everyone aligned with company goals.Accountability is key.

Owner statements and financial reportingFinal thoughts:If you’re starting with a fourplex, it’s important to choose a platform that offers enough automation to save you time but doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary complexity or cost.

Sometimes, these syndicators who are actively in process of wiping out investor’s life savings, even brag about how automated their businesses are and how they don’t have to work!