Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

The last house I put on Zillow and that worked out well as several people were pre-screened by Z.  

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Use individual leases to reduce risk, screen tenants carefully, and set clear rules about noise and responsibilities.Good luck!

You might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

I even took a screen shot of it somewhere.

As "proof" that they are legit, they sent me a copy of a DE vorp good standing screen shot and a fake HUD statement showing $1.2 million on a property that was sold for $200k three years ago.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

If you buy with a tenant in place, you save yourself the hassle of paperwork and inspections upfront, but you miss the chance to screen the tenant yourself—which can be risky.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.