You need to screen them to make sure that they are not wholesalers though, unless that's all acknowledged and you plan on doing a jv.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

He is not a Realestate person needs some structure to the process of screening tenets and payment plans.I am going to put the units on section 8 as they become vacant.  

It wouldn't cost too much more to hire a property manager and they would do all the work for you.There are services available for screening that won't cost you a dime or require any effort on your part.

Bigger question is are you qualified to screen applicants.

The key is to screen multiple options (if possible) and find one that fits for you and your property.You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

As a new investor looking OOS, what advice would you give to help screen out quality vs. fluff? 

I think once a year is enough if you screen well, although I did have a serious issue recently in a duplex that was caused mostly by not inspecting, and inadequate screening of an inherited tenant-that will not happen twice!!

I always screen my tenants myself and I am aware the problem this time was I believed the realtor/owner.

Your screening the wrong person.