With regard to liability protection, it would be a good idea to consult a lawyer.

Another site we installed a new meter for the existing residence and used the 'encroaching meter' for our new build (basically switched the meter addressing).

You could use an Alexa switch.

I normally do all of the initial tenant correspondence via text or email, and for screening we switch to email since we will need attachments like pay stubs, W2's, etc.

My plan is to use the heat pump to keep the pool at a constant temperature unless it is really cold in which case I will switch it over to the gas heater. 

Let's look at the law.Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991 (or commonly referred to as the TCPA)While mass texting is by no means illegal, it is heavily restricted.

Not a lot of information on it as there aren't many consumer protections out there for "protecting yourself." 

Now that its been a little over a year do I raise the rent after I switch over the utilities or just do both at the same time. 

Hi, I am working on my first property and have a conventional loan, which means my current LLC cannot "own" the asset, which I'm assuming eliminates protection the LLC would provide.I've seen other threads from years ago, from other states, so I'm hoping someone can provide any guidance on whether it's worth it to continue using the LLC or dump it and keep it all "personal". 

I also don't do the "landlord special" where everything goes a single color (trim, walls, light switches, outlets, ceilings).