Anyone have a property management software they recommend to screen tenants, set up direct deposits and have tenants submit maintenance request? 

We can see how that goes.Property Management Software (biggerpockets.com)  

However in this case, I have a feeling finding a new manager is going to be difficult and so I'm wondering if this is something I can take on by myself using software tools, a network of local vendors and perhaps an "assistant" who can show properties, etc.

However, there is an emergency rent assistance application in Texas.

My partners and I own a few student homes, and have been building out software to manage our properties.

Buy or inherit and hold all their lives while working the properties for income.I've seen teachers, firemen, software engineers and all sorts of people utilize both strategies successfully.

Is a co-applicant an option?

AND if an operator is exclusively renting or offering rooms for rent through a registered hosting platform, Treasury's application for a Certificate of Registration is not required."

Hundreds and hundreds of properties and 1 checking and 1 savings (usually escrow, if not a separate escrow) and they will use software to keep it straight.  2.

This can ultimately take up an entire day of showings where I feel like I wasted my time with tire kickers and unqualified people.What I would like to do in the future is have prospective tenants fill out a FREE pre-screening application online, then I could approve/deny them.