Physically check in with them.

My Columbus agent physically checked on the property, spoke with few tenants, will be getting officially appraised and inspected.

REI with poor reserves should prioritize cash flow.good luckFor those without significant reserves, they shouldn't participate in physical asset speculation.

Doesn't matter if they had a key and didn't physically break into the place.

Do whatever you want, but if you were my friend or family meamber, I would physically pull the signing pen out of your hand and tell you to WAIT!

How this works is once there is an accepted offer, you will do a physical walkthrough of each unit. 

One of the best managers around here is a woman, and practically the only manager i'd ever consider getting anywhere close to managing properties for me.I hate, hate, hate physical rent collection and have almost entirely outsourced it to a local small bank who will let people come and will deposit it to an account of ours.

That said, if you do get them and you choose a "fancy" front loader washing machine I would post some rules about leaving the washer door open, physically drying excess water off the door and drum, and any other instructions to prevent mildew because those units are evil and you will get mildew stains when your tenants leave, especially if they're used to normal washers.

Do you know if any of these services would send some one to physical inspect the units and send out reports, pics etc?

Many people (myself included) use a calendar app similarly, though probably not as effective as a physical reminder.