My credit card companies will direct deposit the cash into my bank account in a day or two upon request.

They are property owners in your neighborhood, not an external company with no stake in the community other than management fees. 

Another option you may not have considered is to work with a developer and build a multi-family property in a desirable area, leverage ECO construction benefits available ($5 to $15 per sq. ft.) and cost segregation and bring in a management company to manage the property once it is ready for occupancy.

We have 2 LLC's that run management companies and 10 LLC's that do real estate investing.

Is it legal to do an off-market transaction straight through the title company without using the agent? 

Find a reputable house inspector and he should be able to find the cause.

First, I'd try to find why the water is doing that as you can replace the siding, but if the water is going to keep doing it, you will have that problem again.If it is isn't a condo, I'd talk to your insurance company.

There are companies/agents that specialize in what you are looking for.  

I just recently found out that my company is closing mid summer.

Do you have any reviews/recommendations on property management companies in Kent County.