Check references and reviews, and speak with other property owners they manage for.Clear Communication: Establish clear expectations and communication channels from the start.

Changing billing on utilities, etc?

I've learned so much through this forum and really want to get my real estate journey started.

HI Kev, we helped a lot of luxury STR investors this year utilize the accelerated deprecation tax incentive, I would actually suggest checking out the bigger pockets featured tax preparer section and sine it's likely a considerable reduction definitely not try and do it yourself..the investment in high quality reliable tax advice is essential to any investor tool kit. 

This is a journey I am eager to start I guess you can say I am all in!

I took care of our contractors, material acquisition, etc.I have been here every day since development started.

**Furnishing and Utilities**: My property is fully furnished, and I plan to include utilities.

It is an entire program with participating lenders, and the process should be started before you start putting out offers on properties.Read more here:https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/roadhome/index.htmlIf you need funds to close, I would probably suggest starting the process for your 401k loan now.

My Google search revealed the principal of TruePoint started investing in 2020, and if that's true, this sponsor lacked all of the things that I consistently preach to look for--experience, track record, full-cycle experience, market cycle experience, and so on.  

BP is a great place to start.