Chicagoland and how to find a good tax advisor

[Tiffany J.]

Hello! I started looking at open houses in Chicagoland because it is the area that I know. Some people say to start off with an area that you are familiar with. 

However, I have also heard that the laws favor the tenants in Illinois. It also seems very difficult to find properties that will provide cash flow. Am I better off looking elsewhere even though I am new at this and this is the area that I know?

Also, do you have recommendations on how to find a good tax advisor? (Not asking for a referral but I am not sure how to find a good tax advisor.)