Also, recommendations to go with the big managers like VRBO or target smaller outfits with good knowledge and experience with the local renter market?

I would like to see if I can connect your experience to this outfit.

They are a large outfit with lots of resources and with that comes good and bad. 

Testing the market is actually pretty expensive unless the place is already outfitted- but is really the only way to answer the question.

The lenders forum will also show you some hard money outfits.

Quick bio: Owned a construction/remodeling outfit for ten years.  

From what I see, correct me if I am wrong, most of these turnkey outfits are selling their rehabs for quite a bit over 'retail' value.  

And the below market wasn't much and a few of the outfits didn't allow for wiggle room.

I have yet issued 1099's in my rental business, but generally:a> You have them complete a W-9 form.b> Not required if you're dealing with a corporate outfit, corporation or LLC.c> Not required unless contractor is paid over $600.00/yr.d> Only for services.

I recommend that you establish a good relationship with Lender/s NOW (by asking THEM these same questions, to find the most Investor-friendly outfit).