I closed with one title escrow company and they gave me a big discount on the fees.

Should I hire an inspector to walk properties with me and then get a contractor to look at the report for my first few deals until I get the hang of it? 

Talk to a CPA about how to report your income and file your taxes.

Contact your insurance company immediately

Born and raised in the area and the company I’m with manages LTR and STR in the area.

It looks like in your state (CT) like my state PA that electricity is de-regulated meaning that the consumer can actually choose the company that generates the electricity separate of the one that maintains the physical lines and handles billing.

Sometimes there are cases appraisers will report fixtures that need to be taken place.

In some areas, the city would require professional reports on geology, water run off, traffic and street improvements. 

I’ll be calling my insurance company today.

Just saying, you may have an opinion, but you're likely mistaken as they do go through a medical reviews.Now, if you see a guy who says he has a bad back and you see him at the gym bench pressing 200 lbs, photograph it, document it and report it.....or just report it.