Welcome @David11354
1. Join your local host group for local insights (on FB normally). Setting a profit and loss budget will tell you likely costs and project income
2. Use the search function on this community to find posts on the topics you are interested in
3. Check STR regulations in your location to see if you can meet the criteria. Check to see if there are any restrictions for your property in terms of whether you can run a business/str
4. Have CCTV outside your property to make sure only those who have booked stay. Using vetting questions to make sure guests are a good fit for your place.
5. I would always recommend using a local established superhost as a cohost rather than a property management company that can tend to be impersonal/have limited operating times/doesn't tend to vet guests carefully as they are income led.