I appreciate the input Danielle ...I see some of these virtual mailbox companies have an app and you can see what mail has been received on the app, while others allow mail forwarding ... are you utilizing any of this or just using the physical address for your LLC paperwork to be delivered?   

Further, how can you enforce collections if you're not a utility?

I didn't, and the people at Eagle Rock, who approved permits and necessary utility connections, were not very cooperative, which made the process more stressful than it had to be.I've seen lots listed on Zillow and the Aggressive Real Estate web site. 

I’m trying to utilize 1% rule and it’s tough with current market 

What are the average utility costs, and who typically pays them (tenant/owner)?

We don't have that guideline for cash-outs, we just utilize the 1007. 

Validate planning zoning requirements and access to utilities.

Quote from @Pat Arneson:Usually, the city website has all the utility companies for the city that you should be contacting.

If you have zero vacancies, zero tenant damage, make sure utilities (especially heat) stay on every winter even if the tenant doesn’t pay.  

I'm a member of one local STR page that vets owners by requiring they see a utility bill with the address and the owner's name.