Build a team of people to help; an agent who isn't trying to talk you into every opportunity and knows how to analyze a deal; a lender who offers you all the possibilities; an inspection company that can get things done quickly; finally a property management company that comes with good referrals.

The escrow company and attorney I work with have seen this exercised 1 time in 30 years. 

Same question like if you are a supplier to company , you made your project more continues and large enough so they can give you enough volume discount… key imo is to use the same contractor over and over so both parties are creating mutual trust.

You can google "debt collection" or "debt buyers" to find companies who do this.In general, be prepared to collect pennies on each dollar of debt owed to you.

I'm biased because I work for a company that helps agents do just that, and this is not a pitch (I'll not mention my company name at all,) it's a genuine ask for help.

Any suggestions on insurance companies that specialize in Homeowner Insurance for investors that have a part-time vacation home that also serves as a rental property?

Does your company offer any HELOC products for primary residence/house being hacked property?

Come to find out, it's because they want me to use their own mortgage company. 

Both my management company and the homeowner were sued.

Good advice, thank you.I switched my MI property over to your PM company.