If the tenant fails to provide proof, I would reach out to a local attorney about handling the lease violation appropriately, especially since Texas has specific landlord-tenant laws.

These resources will teach you how to handle the various tenant problems you are guaranteed to face if you invest in real estate. 

So, I'd say my wife's "honey-do list":)Regarding rental properties, it's that no matter how many processes you create to handle problems, there's always some new problem:(

You should consult a real estate attorney or tax advisor to handle the legal and procedural details.From a tax perspective, there are several implications.

I find condos/townhomes to be easier to manage out of state because the HOA handles a lot of the maintenance, just be aware of condo fees and find a place that is reasonable like $300-400/mo or less if you are lucky.

Agree to allow the firm’s “entry level” attorneys handle your cases or as allowed by law their clerks?

Austria, Germany, Luxembourg; these immediately come to mind as "ancient" developed areas in contrast to the "infant" that is USA, and they seem to be doing very well, very efficient, very well setup and established across the strata's. 

Managing from out of state could be tricky, especially if you have a turn, making sure the property is ready to be marketed, doing showings, screening applicants, and then handling any maintenance/repairs. 

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

My family also owned a construction company, so I have some experience in handling projects associated with real estate.