Take your time to do everything properly, and measure everything carefully.
As others have suggested, pay someone to do the mudding/taping/sanding unless you're either experienced at it or a masochist. It's a lot of work and if you don't do a good job it is a pain to fix.
Wiring and cable is relatively cheap so it's better to have extra cables (network, cable, phone) that you don't think you'll need now than to regret not having them in the future.
If you don't get a permit that could cause problems when you sell in the future (legally you have to disclose work done without a permit). I've known some people who get the permit and then just hold off on the final inspection if you're worried about property tax increases.
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