They gave me the list of PMs I could interviewed and chose from.

Also, just search for those companies in that market online and check them out, then call them and conduct an interview.

There're a couple of properties for sale in my neighborhood that I would like to place offers on here in Austin, I would like to start interviewing folks this weekend and place an offer next week.

The more you interview or bring in, the more will see the correlation or value in REI.

Interview the attorneys briefly. 

I would go on Loopnet and look at who has the largest market share and go there for interviews. 

I have no experience in renting to tenants, I’m curious to hear any advice in regards to interviewing tenants?

Hello BP,I am a new agent in the greater Seattle area and for the last month or so I've been doing my due diligence in interviewing with several brokerages near me.

Its comical at this point.  100% of nothing is nothing, and that's what you'll earn if you don't learn.I encourage you to interview several of the top brokerages in your area to get a better understanding of what they'll bring to the table as the tri-state area begins to get back to normal. 

Make sure you interview your agent too.