You can transfer risk to an insured contractor....You retain the risk with an uninsured handyman.As a property owner you can be sued for just about anything related to the property. 

I am totally fine paying a monthly retainer and a generous rate just to know I have a company I can trust to be responsive, professional and do good work.Thanks in advance for any references here!

I have enough to acquire another rental using a conventional loan again, however I would prefer to retain that money to stay well capitalized.

Frequently the report will advise the exam found indicia of a compromise on one computer or another allowing the insurer to claim in a suit that their insured is not responsible.There is an attorney NJ I retained to assist in one claim I had there so he has experience in these types of frauds. 

Open up the first two pages worth of websites, sent a email enquiry or call the firm, and it’s either “we aren’t taking on new clients” or “yes I can set you up with a $2k retainer to review the bill and other associated codes”.

Make it a conversation if you really value retaining them, and show proof of local market rents.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

With a jumbo loan I will be able to retain $80,000 for future investments and help with the down payment of my next cabin.If I went the conventional loan route, would I be able to cash out refinance at closing or would I have to wait 6 months? 

I have a few lenders who will straight up tell me they don't care about credit or income... all they care about is how much equity does the borrower retain (skin in the game). 

And from a "increase your cash situation" you could be the manager after sale, so you can not only profit on the sale, but retain cash flow from managing the STR as well.Many resort towns have agencies like this.