I have already contacted two other contractors for quotes in order to obtain three total quotes.I understand that some investors like to also make use of lower-cost options, such as neighborhood kids, but as I am running a business, I would like to maintain a process that is repeatable and predictable and that may also adapt to long-term needs, such as landscaping and weed maintenance.

You can use whatever business address you want. 

In 45 years in the real estate investment business, I NEVER saw anyone long term successful in the business who wasn’t PASSIONATE about real estate.  

They are in the energy business and want to purchase the home because it is near their children and grandchildren.

So the clients of the brokers that work that area tend to be small business owners.

It is the only program that we need to run our business.

My husband and I are starting a new property management business in his small hometown.

I would not start investing, creating businesses, or doing anything in life based on a unicorn example, whether it be real or imagined.I would look at the industry from the top down, figure out what realistic margins are, and see if I can gain a competitive advantage or beat general market returns by a few % points.  

We research markets and analyze properties all the time with our co-hosting business, so here are a couple things we do.

Use the earlier lease and earlier date if you must terminate her.Keep in mind this is a business and there's no room in business for holding grudges.