As much as I'm aware State Farm stopped doing business in California epically new policies.

I know you don't want them using the box, but there's really no harm to you and it's only until a new tenant is placed, then USPS will change the locks.However, you could let the post office know the unit is vacant and ask them to stop delivery to that address until a new tenant is placed.

It's probably easier to tear garages down and start over, but I climbed out of that rabbit and stopped researching it.

Most likely you want to stay away, we've had a few deals with 1 meter and multiple units, the city shut it down and made the owner convert those units or stop using them altogether because electric was one meter.

You'll have to put a tad more money into the deal or have them control 100% of the renovation, but don't let that stop you from reaching out to get financing.

They either don't have the experience to understand there are other costs than simply PITI or they are making a decision too quick to stop and think about it.The reality is turnkey rarely works if you want to make sure the property is generating cash flow.

If the landlord is making a claim against the tenant's security deposit, he/she must send a written notice to the tenant's "last known address" within 30 days, via certified mail.In this case, since the tenant did not pay her last month's and stopped communicating with me, I obtained an eviction judgment.

No one was able to clear it, even after multiple attempts, and it caused Home365 to stopped paying my bills (pending owner contribution).

@David S RobertsI'd venture to say those nearby properties are just ignoring the law.Most cities and counties in Colorado have well-defined STR requirements, and if you meet those, then you can operate a vacation rental. 

Another way to learn how to use other peoples money is to joint venture with someone.