Schedule meetings with all of the possible candidates so you have an opportunity to meet face to face and interview each of them.It's important to get it right before you begin, as you are trying to do.Here is a post for the markets in Birmingham to help you with your research of the sub-markets here.

Interview a few other reputable agents in your area.Commissions are always negotiable.

Through out the whole interview not even one qn was asked - as to what are the real practical roadblocks are .Anyway - question everything , keep learning , develop emotional intelligence .

He qualified with income but only due to lots of overtime and gave me this story that he has an interview for a Sheriff position in a month (never happened).  

Before I get to an interview I like to weed out potentials by doing my own research and check the Florida Department of LIcensing and make sure they are licensed and that it's current. 

Hi all,I'm interviewing for a job in the Augusta area, and am considering making the move from WI to GA if things go well.

Interview them both and ask the current tenant how things have been going.

However, if you choose to go with a realtor, make sure you do research and interview to find a good one!

For VA's I am requiring an interview...I need to make sure they can carry my brand with each presentation.   

If during the screening a applicant gives any push back or questions my lease I reject them based on attitude.Once I narrows it down to the best I have a second personal interview to insure I have made the right choice before accepting them as a tenant.I reject any applicant I believe will be a bad personality fit for my property regardless of how qualified they may be.