I had hoped to set this up with PNC since I bank with them but an in-person visit to the branch is required for set up and this is not possible since I now live in Washington state.

I do have an agent I know personally but she's only in the area at certain times of the year.Section 8 would be better than nothing.

And then you can use that information to start to develop your own personal due diligence method: Crowdstreet.com, 1031 Crowdfunding, Akr7, Finresi etc.

In person is better than over the phone if possible, as I have been told by annoyed or lazy clerks "NO STR allowed" as that was the easy button to get me off the phone, or if they are anti STR. 

Also, personalized post card size info/thank you card with the top 5 restaurant/bars or attractions in the area.

With that being said, I personally know several people who've had tenants that stop paying their rent and try to hang around for as long as possible. 

Personally when buying rentals I tend to buy in neighborhoods that I feel like I wouldn't personally mind living in and when I look for tenants I try to look for people that not only pass my screening but also I personally don't dislike.  

This could be a single person who has their brokers license or a larger brokerage like Keller Williams.

@Antoine Black  In general, yes, it goes off your personal credit. 

@Jerry Chilimidos I am not a CPA owever my understanding is any loans to your IRA can not be personally guaranteed.