What tax professional do I need?

[Daniel Soovajian]

Hello,

I'm looking for BP's feedback on what type of tax professional(s) could fit my needs, so that I'm not paying for a professional with all kinds of certifications/education that don't make sense and don't add value for my circumstances.

I have a couple buy and hold rental properties across TN and CT right now and plan to BRRRR my first property in 2019. I'm thinking that I need someone who can help with tax strategy (e.g. 1031s), classifying expenses properly (e.g. improvements vs. repairs/maintenance), can file my taxes, and represent me if I'm audited.

Would a CPA be overkill for my situation? Are there any other tax related services that come to mind that someone in my situation should consider? 

Thank you!