He ran out of funds and was not able to pay the electric company to hook up the meter.  

Title company doesn't represent you...nor does their counsel.

Besides the fact that I've only gotten one Vrbo booking for this summer, when most of my bookings used to be through Vrbo, has caused me to completely question this company's competence.  

I would reach out to a local environmental engineering company to discuss what you are wishing to do. 

doing some research for an upcoming presentation, and as a hands-ON investor, it can be hard for me to really put my 'hands-OFF hat' on and compare passive investing vehicles without any bias. i'd love to hear especially from those who have tried multiple strategies, which of these you lean towards most & why:- syndications- REITs- private lending- being a hands-off capital partner- buying from turnkey companies (not sure i'd call this passive though)...

What are you doing so grossly negligent that your insurance company would not cover an insurance claim on ?

Also, should I print out mailers or hire a company?

They have picked the best companies to integrate with and we haven't had any issues! 

Most of the time in a larger title company the management has a great person that may answer any of your questions to get your business. 

We got it through our wholesale company ..