Newbie looking for CPA in California to discuss Set-Up Expenses

[Alison Dickens]

Hi BP community! I'm a newbie in San Diego, just starting out on my REI journey. Although 1st property has not been acquired yet, I have been busy in the month of December with setting up the business, with setup expenses in Education and LLC formation, etc. I am looking for recommendations for a CPA, who knows California tax law, to discuss implications for my 2017 tax return.

The topics of my questions include: (a) Out of State LLC Formation, and when is business technically done in California; and (b) Setup Expenses that can be deducted, how and when.

Any advice or recommendations of a California CPA would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!