Do you consider rent paid when the Tenant initiates an electronic payment or when the funds are credited to your account and available for you to use? 

I understand electronically is probably the best option.

Since most employers now pay electronically, you can use it to cross-reference payroll deposits and avoid the paystub fraud Alberto mentioned.3) Look up public records for the actual owner of applicant's current & previous homes.

Transactional cases are even easier because almost everything is handled electronically.

I'd prefer to be able to electronically connect to all accounts including credit cards.4.

Some examples I've seen/heard of are:Installing an electronic lockset on the front/exterior doors with keypad for easy, keyless access for all residents.Labeling of kitchen cabinets/drawers and fridge space to add that small, but effective reminder that one may be intruding on another's space.Separate mail filers/drawers for each resident hung on the wall or kept on the kitchen counter to easily separate and keep track of everyone's individual mail. 

I run a 21st century practice - most everything is done electronically so having clients in other states is no problem for me.

Or if the agent is super old and doesn’t have electronic signature software like Docusign.

So I move to CO and get a full-time job with an electronics engineering company - and keeping the W-2 income from the telecom going.

Welcome to the rise of electronic door locks!