I've used their hand compiled reports and found them very thorough and trustworthy. 

Meet people who are doing these deals, and after you build a relationship and have determined that they are trustworthy and competent, give them your money and let them do the work.

He is trustworthy, been with me forever, etc.I offered to split the cost of a new washing machine with the tenant as no proof was provided that my handyman did anything.

Your property manager should be trustworthy, honest, ethical and have integrity.

If you are an out of state having a trustworthy manager is way more important than the difference of 1-2% on management 

Is your friend trustworthy?

I think we a trustworthy PM than it might be better to have a vacant unit.

Find a good, experienced, and trustworthy Team to help you do stuff you do not know how to do.  

However, that involves establishing a network of trustworthy, reliable people in the location you'll be investing.Maybe take a trip and network through Bigger pockets and go set up meetings with specific people you'll need to have to self manage out of state.Because of the need I saw in the market with a select group of real estate professionals, I launched a business recently for their specific, yet smaller daily tasks. 

He is an honorable, loyal, and trustworthy guy.