Whom ever is doing the personal interviews for you can have a lease with your signature already on it and, once the applicant passes all screening, can have the applicant sign it at the follow up meeting. 

I'll also ask to interview the current tenants.

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers.

When I listen to the podcasts I'm not even sure the interviewers know! 

I would love to interview them and see if it’s even worth the switch.

Here are some good questions to ask when interviewing your next property manager: How long have you been a property manager?

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

I'd interview them by phone, then visit the final contenders,  and select one before I even bought a property.I'm familiar with all three markets.

I am looking for recommendations for experienced property managers in FL or NH to interview?

I also interviewed with brokers in the area and went with one who does not require Realtor membership, has reasonable annual fee and only charges if/when you actually sell (unless you do no business in 2 years, then you'll have to take your license somewhere else), so I pay quarterly MLS & lockbox access fees.