Since Landlords are going to be monitored even more now with the price gouging issues surrounding the fires in LA, I would be extra cautious.

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.

Something is seriously wrong here the supply chain issues I thought were cleared up here.

And also that rates are just going to continue to be an issue, so it's likely something to plan for in rent rates and/or overall investment costs. 

However, they are not lawyers and may not be aware of certain issues that need attention.I prefer to have an attorney on my team anytime I'm signing binding legal contracts.My $0.02 ...

3) If their handyman can't handle a repair issue and they have to hire outside contractors, many PMC's will then charge a markup for their time - but they don't tell you this upfront or disclose in their management contract.

What is as important is that you require the insurance to be issued with you as the landlord as "additionally insured." 

Assuming they are professional and skilled in the craft - alot of the issues you have faced, they will remediate and mitigate moving forward.

of course the sale of hurricane damaged houses also confuses the issue (my house had no such damage but is only about 4 blocks from houses that did).

We have a very severe affordable housing issue here!