In the case of a successful tort against you, you might regret commingling funds in a single bank account, but I can't see how keeping them consistently separated would ever burn you, even if it is a bit less convenient.  

So we shopped it out to our consistent buyers but at a strong price of $75k.

While it doesn't meet the 1% rule it's in a stable, desirable area that'll perform more consistently for you over time so it's worth the tradeoff in my opinion.

If we're consistently profitable and find that the cleaner is not effective in responding to guest needs, then we will not hesitate to go the dedicated on-island agent route.

Biggest thing IMO is getting close to the train station and have a high quality units that may not look attractive on paper the first few years but will have the ability to raise rents consistently long term. 

My extensive real estate experience consists of 1 flip.I have an idea and I'd like to test the waters here in the forums.

It is my understanding that the company works out the tenant billing rates based on your master utility bill to keep it consistent and fair.So, the technology exists BUT is it legal in Maine to bill the tenants in this way?

For many owners, this is a win.Other owners may value the consistent monthly deposits rather than worrying about the usually seasonal STR incomes. 

Tax returns for the property are unavailable………………tax returns show consistently large loses8.

For illustration purposes, it's quite normal to acquire a mix use building consisting of 9 residential units + 1 commercial space for less than a 9 unit multi-family building would trade in the equivalent location because the commercial space is an automatic disqualifier for many investors.