If the report looks good, We have a phone interview. 

So have to make sure you interview beyond just asking the simple "can you do this for me". 

Try interviewing at least three managers.1.

Try interviewing at least three managers.1.

You will have to interview several.

approach it the same way you would interviewing a business partner because that is what you will be. 

If you don't like your current PMC, analyze specifically WHY and then go interview others and find out how they will address your current issues.

Use services that can validate the authenticity of documents and employment history.Require Detailed Applications: Ensure that the rental application captures comprehensive information, making it harder for fraudulent applicants to provide fake details.Conduct In-Person Interviews: Meeting applicants in person can provide additional insights into the authenticity of their application and allows you to ask follow-up questions based on the details they've provided.Utilize Professional Screening Services: Professional tenant screening services are invaluable for conducting background checks, credit checks, and criminal history checks.

While you're interviewing PMs, I'd also be interviewing Realtors to help you with this, focusing on ones that have relationships with PM in the area, have helped investors before, etc.

Since you're investing from a distance, I recommend interviewing multiple agents, lenders, property managers, contractors, and other professionals to build a strong and reliable team.