Keep your contractor in check and get an itemized quote prior to hiring.

There is not much meat on the bone (but there was more than others) from my perspective but that was many years ago and prior to all those legal troubles.

The only thing you should be aware of is there is a section 8 specific inspection prior to move in that usually takes 1 month to complete so best case scenario is usually a section 8 tenant moves in in 2 months often its closer to 3 months if you fail the inspection and have to be reinspected which is common.

Do you know how to use Youtube and get instructional videos with reviews?

Attorney (if any) 25 days or more prior to the sale.

In my prior life, I was responsible for customer success for large healthcare systems.  

Prior to your closing make sure to ask your title agent what you need to bring on the day of closing and what needs to be completed prior to closing.

. - When dealing with inspection negotiations, I have found that sellers respond better if we ask for concessions as opposed having the seller complete repairs prior to closing.

Send direct from main platform.1) Time of booking2) 5 days before: Preliminary check-in/out info and check-in time reminder  3) Day before departure at 3 pm, with checkout instructions/time reiteratedIf a host is getting more questions than that-- the listing or instructions are not clear.

Seems like you are doing it right with educating yourself and asking for advice prior to making your first investment move.