Thanks for your response! 

If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

I have yet to get a response as to how to proceed.

We usually are responsible for connecting investors with teams on the ground or established local PM companies.

What I do see is that a strong screening process improves your chances of getting a responsible resident. 

and in response to your question about someone else - also difficult. 

It wasn’t clear in advance what the next steps were, or who was responsible for doing what.

Ask them if they'd mind sharing their experience with you.. if they'd recommend the area or not, and lastly if they could maybe send you a P/L sheet to see their income, expenses etc.You might run into some hosts that aren't responsive or any help, but it just takes a few people to share insight to get a good idea of the market you're dealing with.

I will be going to the news if I don’t get a response.

Thanks for your response and personal experience/advice!