How do you verify work was done properly on out of state rentals?

[Brian Berry]

I (mostly) love my property management company. I've had some frustrations, but that was all part of the learning curve in working with them. My biggest complaint is that I never have evidence that work I've paid for is actually done, let alone that it is done to my satisfaction. 

So my question, for those who use a property management company, is how do you know the work was done, and done well? Do they provide photos? Video? Or do you just take them at their word? 

Thanks!

[Logan McKay Zylstra]

It is certainly within your right to ask for pictures of the work that you are paying for.