The property company they use was also very thorough in the way they handled the property.

The people that run these companies usually come from an "investment banking", real estate, or construction background.

Just in the past few years we've seen rapid growth in cafe's, yoga schools, restaurants and amenities operated by younger entrepreneurs. - The smaller more 'luxury' coastal areas such as Bandon, Arch Cape, Manzanita, Florence and Cannon Beach could see dramatic valuation increases as could luxury coastal estates.

I know the larger companies around here were charging up to 25% but it will probably vary no matter where you are at.  

I called my local insurance company, as well as two major companies and was told "good luck." 

Do any of the tenants have Dogs (Breed restrictions are individual to each company).These may not prevent you from getting insurance but they may limit the number of companies willing to insure it.

There are a ton of free tenant applications online and through property management software companies such as turbotenant, rentspree, zillow etc.You will want your application to meet any state specific guidelines (if applicable). 

Probably every dialer company has lists they can sell you.I think it is better to call yourself vs using cold callers. 

The days of using Kitchen and Bath companies for the cabinets and countertops in your flips are over.

I am currently living out of state so I have hired a property management company to handle this task, however, my home is still sitting vacant with very few prospective tenants.