I have used Zillow and the others listed and have mixed results with it, sometimes good and sometimes not, but that's common with all methods I assume :).

ok i think what they are saying is they only make loans to LLC's which is common in the industry so they don't run afoul of dodd frank... you should have our LLC up and running before you start out anyway.. 

The best path forward (IMO) is to sit down with @Adam Schneider and find some common ground.

Again, weirdly enough, they have separate utilities bills, but other expenses are combined - landscaping, trash.Please let me know if anyone can recommend a(n) property management company(ies) that could take this on.

You are also responsible for all costs incurred to turn on the utilities 

Does it make sense to utilize this approach and send out mailing campaigns for just 1 property?

No one is going to transfer utilities without a signed lease first.

One $1k thing went $483 to a plumber, the balance to city utility bills. 

Is this common practice on Chase's front?

Call the city ask about the taxes, current and after the sale, ask about water and sewer, ask about the utility bill-verify everything.