@Kenneth P FordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Or did you run some numbers or have some other set of data you're using to come to the conclusion that Westmoreland County is, in fact, an area conducive to being profitable in house hacking?

Quote from @Rud Sev: Hi Michael,Thank you, I will message my CPA asking for a more detailed explanation.I've been inquisitive with my CPA, but unless I ask question I do not get explanation (and unfortunately not a walk-through), although I've shown interest understanding this further and further.I'll try to reformulate my question more clearer (and with more data) - the problem that I have and will have is figuring out if my questions and confusion are due to a lack of understanding on my part, or my CPA is truly making mistakes.Regarding carry back, thank you for this info.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Explore neighborhoods with good schools, low crime rates, and rising home values.

In 2021, after completing the BiggerPockets STR course and analyzing market data, we transitioned the property to a fully furnished premium short-term rental after the tenant moved out.

Here is my current set up:1) ShowMojo for managing the self showing listings (It has some self showing anti-fraud services, syncs with smart lockbox to issues codes, etc etc)2) CodeBox Jr smart lockbox where I have the keys3) ReoLink Go Plus Cellular Camera with a $5 per month T mobile data only sim card.

My wife and I have a 9.46ac parcel in Umatilla (Lake Co) FL that is a lot smaller but we've explored similar options.  

There are good tax benefits, but you should really decide on whether you want to own and operate a business that requires as much upkeep as STR before exploring it further.

They probably also sell your data for income to stay in business.If you want something better, you'll probably have to pay a monthly subscription fee.How many doors do you have?