The main advantage of collecting rent in person is that it gives you the opportunity to routinely see your property. It may not be convenient, but during your monthly visits, you can survey property damage, peruse the parking lot and landscape, spot disallowed pets, and more. It also gives your tenants time to discuss issues with you in person. If you have numerous tenants and properties to manage, it may not be practical to visit every month. In that case, you may prefer to hire a property manager or set up online payment services instead.