Army, attracting a steady influx of PHD education people.Houston, TX: Houston's diverse economy spanning oil (used to be just this), healthcare, and technology provides a robust job market that supports housing demand.

Technology has allows investors and lenders to be effective nationwide.  

When interviewing brokers, you can confirm the technology brokers offer for market research and property evaluation.

Difficulty Selling Properties to Free Market again, NOT correct. most investors want sec 8 tenants in.

I would recommend deciding based on these criteria:Will you get along with them and if they are a good fit for the house.Do they have the basic credit, income, and eviction history that you require.Getting Leases and admin stuff set upUse e-sign technology to get leases signed.

Technology & Resources: What tools and tech platforms are available to streamline your work and enhance client service?

We are a Chicago-based GC-tech (general contracting technology) company but expanding into the Atlanta market where my partner is.

Have you found a solution (be it a person or technology)? 

As the others have said 1 week is not long enough to begin worrying. 3x rent is industry standard for a reason, if they make less than that there is a good chance they will have difficulty paying rent at some point.

Automation, technology, and remote workers saved my A$$ alsoKeep being right and much success