The city also seems to have many improvement plans in place to make the area more walkable and safer for citizens to freely navigate the downtown area and support local business.

As craziest as this might seem I sold a cheap property to one of his students I just found out the other day for $23,000.

It didn't seem busy to me at all.

I'd direct you to this posting, which seems to cover the same type of question: Having a real estate agent VS being your own real estate agent?

My straight forward thinking is, when water is turned on (slowly) I’ll pressurize all plumbing then open and clear out faucets, etc.

Your rehab budget of $120,000 (which seems reasonable for a full gut) is also in line with the value you’re creating.

I have had a couple of addresses over the years and usually I have used UPS, but lately I have seen a lot of virtual option popping up ... earthmail ... regus ... digital mailroom ... there seem to be quite a few.Would anyone have feedback on the best route to go?  

I have equity and it seems the tenant will be renewing their lease in 3 years.

Chargeautomation - Seems fine to collect deposit but a bit clunky in my opinion3. 

The good people here at BP have realized something that it seems you are trying to avoid or circumvent.