And it's totally valid for you to feel that way!! 

We have water and gas to heat water and run stove.

I recently saw a Bitcoin ATM in a gas station of all places. 

I’m moving out of the house soon and will be living rent-free with my wife at my parents' place in the Bay Area due to some recent life changes.Here’s a breakdown of my situation:Location: Sacramento, CA (4 bed, 2 bath, recently renovated)Current mortgage payment: $3,940/month (including escrow)Mortgage balance: $475,000Current home value: $515,000 - $535,000 (based on comps)Rental estimate: Property management companies are quoting $2,600/month (with fridge/washer/dryer included), but some websites suggest it could go for up to $3,000/month.Planned budget:$540/month for capital expenditures and maintenance$100/month for lawn careTenant to cover utilities (gas, electricity, water)7.5% vacancy rateWe bought the house thinking it would be our forever home, but with our current situation, I’m trying to figure out the best long-term plan.

When Clark Griswold asks the mechanic how much is the bill, the mechanic looks at the gas station attendant, they both laugh, then looks at Clark with a serious look and asks Clark, “How much you got?”.  

There wasn't as much systemization so we were always dealing with odd requests and we did what you did, tried to make the best of it and offer something fair.I think as operators we have become too scared of reviews (but they do totally tank you) and the companies should be able to review the back chats to determine if the review was valid.

There has been a run on gas and food, and schools are closed for the week. 

The last thing you need is to get a homeowner policy and find out it isn't valid because you're not living in the property.

I'm trying to validate the completed projects advertised by a sponsor. 

Also there isn't as much appreciation in the area, it takes longer to evict (MUCH longer), and they have lien-able water and gas - so if someone skips out on the bill, it's on me as the property owner.My point is, high taxes are just one consideration but not an end all be all.