Also, happy to connect and share insights on market trends and local contractor recommendations.

I would also mention that once you have invested in Utah, I recommend the Utah Rental Housing Association as a resource.

I would also recommend getting a few more bids from reputable foundation companies to ensure you are getting the best quote.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a property manager or insurance broker?

I would recommend opening up a brokerage account with Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard or any other large firm like this. 

I would recommend finding a investor focused real estate agent or some wholesalers that focus on the areas you are looking

I would be very careful with a lot of course or guru in general right especially a price tag like that what I would always recommend reading the contract and see who is the person more in favor and if its not you then dont sign up very rare to see someone actually benefit from a course.

Or I would recommend looking at out of state investing. 

There are many ways to get in the game, but I HIGHLY recommend house hacking with roommates if you can.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?