I see absolutely no reason for you to ever interact directly with the tenants; moreover, you do not want them having your phone number!

Most of real estate is truly done virtually (via phone and computer) so you're not behind there. 

Some of this may not be relevant to you depending on what your strategy is..I know this is a lot of stuff but it doesn't take longer than a few afternoons of phone calls to set up. 

Vetting, phone, video chats and texts. 

During our phone conversation she asked if I was a first time investor and I said yes.

If so, use the live of communication you have been using; email, phone etc...in addition, do you have a move inspection documentation, video, pictures etc...?

So if there are any seasoned RE pros out there reading this, I'm more than happy to dial some phones or return a few emails in return for any wise words.I also have a pretty funny situation going on in terms of getting started.

I borrowed it free on my phone from the Philadelphia Free Library.

And my sign in the yard gets phone calls of people who can't afford the area.

We don’t pocket the entire $500 by any means, we let our company pay for our health insurance, cars, gas, car insurance, lability insurance, meals, phones, internet, accounting, legal expenses, etc, etc.