Whether it's contractors, lawyers, suppliers or partners, I always try to meet with and communicate with these people several different times before agreeing to do business with them. .

His site is https://mercercpas.com/He's not specialized in RE but he is in general a good CPA that communicates with you and works with you through issues. 

You need these to get a better search placement on VRBO.You need great pictues to get whats listed above.Once you start getting 5 star reviews you can start raising your prices to market rates and beyond.Make sure you get 5 start reviews by having great communication with your guests both before during and after their stay.

@Anthony Wick amazing what a little communication and understanding will do.

Also slack may be a good option for communication within the group.

But a less competent one can kill a deal in some cases due to lack of speed, communication, or competence. 

You should have access to SECURE (HEPA issues) and often quick communication means such as fiber to your building.

4) Does the pricing include communications with the accountant throughout the year?

You can get a decent sense about who they are by how they communicate (or don't communicate). 

All forms of communication can be electronic and you never have to meet in person...even if you are self managing...My tenants are trained and empowered to problem check and resolve issues on their own...if they can't figure it out, it's their home and they can call a professional to fix it and cc me via text.