So far, the only solution I've come up with is using Zelle for collecting rents. 

The IRS Pub 587 quote about "extensive remodeling" making everything an improvement is exactly why you want a clear paper trail showing the appliances were purchased and installed independently — not as part of the renovation contract.Also worth noting for anyone in a similar situation: if you're doing BRRRR or value-add deals regularly, having your CPA set up a capitalization policy (the de minimis safe harbor election) at the start of each tax year saves a lot of back-and-forth later.

The last few years have been a reset for how I look at multifamily.Between rising rates, tighter lending, and deals that suddenly stopped penciling, I had to revisit assumptions that used to feel pretty safe.

Unfortunately I don't think there is one size fits all solution.

Notably, bonds have not acted as a safe haven.

It has a lot of potential but does require some effort to get good solutions working. 

., Smart move looking at the De Minimis Safe Harbor, but watch out for the 'Anti-Structuring' rules.Even if invoices are under $2,500, the IRS generally looks at the 'Unit of Property.'

I have an alternative solution to setup a Reolink camera system  - 4 cameras, 2TB storage, 24/7 recording - $400, that's it, no strings attached.

They are stored in a folder for each property if I ever need to refer back to them.I think this is a good, low cost solution.

Are there specific things with your current tech stack that are not automated well that you're looking for solutions on?