We use a 3rd party platform (Cozy) so tenants pay rent directly to the owners.

I now know there is landlord insurance in the city of Philadelphia for scenarios like this.To make a long story short: Is there a general rule of thumb if the utilities should be under my name and just sent with the monthly rent portal (I was using Cozy back then.)

You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site.

I'm handy w/leveraging technology - currently using Cozy for other renters & I use Sign Request for e-signing contracts. 

We also use Cozy for applications and background/credit checks.

I’ve read on another thread that Cozy works well.

Look up the tranq epidemic.Too far from Disneyland and Knotts and it's not cute would need some major cozy decorations and security. too far from Chapman College and not safe enough or cottage/cool. 

I currently use Cozy to collect rent for my duplex, but it charges my tenants 2.75% of rent if they use a card and don't link their bank account.

@Susan O.If you are eligible for a Solo 401k plan you can open one up at E*Trade but keep in mind that your investment options will be limited to those allowed by E*Trade, they confine them to the stock market only (bonds, stocks, mutual funds).

You goal as a landlord should always be how to maximize your returns while staying within the confines of the law.