Now, expenses:Towels and beddings are one of my main costs - keep 3 sets per bed/person and replace every 1-2 monthsFurniture - I've been lucky, haven't had to replace any big piece of furniture (I've had guests brake entrance doors and and other wild things, but those are 1 in 100)Camera - putting a camera in front of the house was a game changer for me!

The downside - it's expensive.I suppose you could use cellular-based trail cameras that ping your phone and shoot video when triggered.

Also, just assume that once inside the Property you are "on camera."

Yes there are a lot of ways to do this remotely and the property manager should do it but time is money for you now and getting there ASAP will allow to file a police report, set up cameras, set up repairs, and deal with the company that you probably need to fire if they have a local presence.

When I had a sewer inspector scope the sewer line through the catch basin (back of the house), the line was full of water and the camera couldn't see much.

You must have WIFI, and I would have cameras onsite to monitor the home.  

My priority is securing the home, putting up security cameras, Ring Doorbell, Smartlock, getting utilities switched to my name, internet, and the major furniture items (Bed, couch, dressers, etc.)How would you guys tackle this?

After that first time I ended up installing security cameras around my house..

Don’t hire a service hire an employee.Use turnoverbnb for the calendar or igms for all the dirty work One camera outside.

I have security cameras and my tv on the wall.