For example, I found a property manager who charges $10/month to process the payment from the tenant, charges fees on processing late fees and charges for tenant screenings.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Ensure clear lease agreements and screen tenants thoroughly.

Buildings like that can be stabilized with careful screening, access control and surveillance systems and coordination with community policing.

Waited over an hour and no one came on the screen.

In terms of timeline, don't plan for it to be a fast process, your rockstar local loan officer will not be processing the assumption, it'll be a group of call center people reading scripts from a computer screen.

What is the best way to screen international applicants? 

Colorado has made a similar move, allowing "portable tenant screenings". 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Run a credit/screening report on yourself.