I prefer just adjusting my rent accordingly if I pay the heat, and not having to listen to tenants complain about high electric bills.

A lot of my have preferred contractors that I coordinated with.

I would prefer St Croix over St Thomas.

Nick...this is another question where the answer is as personal as the type of underwear you prefer. ;-)  Consider forming a partnership like a marriage.

However, most investors who have the kind of cash you have to invest prefer to leverage the property that they will be purchasing, so that they can build a portfolio of buy and hold properties for example.

Everyone has a very different opinion and honestly it is whatever your preference and comfort zone.

This comes down to your goals and investment preferences. 

They sometimes have one that they prefer and as long as that title company is reputable...it's all good. 

They do however you prefer you are a "member" as it pertains to Credit Union.

I really prefer a SFH or townhouse.