When I was living in the house for over 10 years, I had multiple contractors to bid on Windows, kitchen counter tops, bathroom remodels....and the quotes were all so outrageously high from every company, we ended up doing a lot of work ourselves. 

I'd also throw in our flooring company who we're a big fan of: Evergreen Flooring in Overland Park.

We are a smaller local PM company so if there is anything I can help with, drop me a pm or call. 

The assets are always managed by a particular management company - but what happens if the operating/management company folds for whatever reason? 

I have worked with a turnkey company to purchase a couple of SFH so feel free to reach out and I can share my experience. 

A 401k is typically offered by a company, i.e. your employer. 

Some property management companies specialize in STR's and that may be a good option for you.

Even if you were an employee of the company a savvy SEC attorney will tell you that you need to be paid a salary and not commission based.The promote point has been addressed so I will not add to that.

I am a homeowner who purchased my first home two years ago trusting a real estate agent (assigned by the mortgage company) who did not seem to have my family's best interest in mind.

We use Fresno Management Company.