Self Managing OOS Rental

[Michael Cox]

Hello All, 

We are coming close to closing on our first long term rental and are faced with the choice of utilizing a property manger vs managing the property ourself. Currently, the property is being leased and we plan to keep the tenants for the time being. Our concern is if they inevitably decide to leave, how do we go about finding a new tenant while being on the other side of the country. We have contact info for a handy man that is known and trusted by our realtor who also owns rental properties in the area, so that aspect is less of a concern. Just curious how we might go about finding a new tenant without being local? Any info would be greatly appreciated! 
Thanks!