Recommendations for a CPA and self directed IRA advisor?

Question

I loved my old tax advisor whom retired and I haven't find the right replacement. Would love recommendations for a tax advisor/CPA in Texas (local to Houston-Galveston area is a plus but not required). Looking for someone who doesn't just file the paperwork I provide, but provides knowledge of the Real Estate industry tax laws and effective ways to save tax dollars. I am a Realtor, husband an appraisal and we own several rentals, as well as do a few flips annually.

Additionally, looking for a recommendation for an advisor to start a self directed ROTH IRA with. Should have done this more than a decade ago but I guess better late than never. I'm researching this more as well but love a good personal recommendation.

Additionally, looking for a recommendation for an advisor to start a self directed ROTH IRA with.  Should have done this more than a decade ago but I guess better late than never.  I'm researching this more as well but love a good personal recommendation.

Daniel Hyman · Answer

Look no further than @Michael Plaks and his team. They are in Houston.

Dmitriy Fomichenko · Answer

@Krystyna Fennelly

I will second for Michael Plaks, he is excellent advisor to have in your corner.

Regarding Roth IRA: if you are just starting one from scratch, the max you can contribute in a year is $6,000, for most people not enough to "self-directed". So I would suggest to keep it simple: open Roth IRA at Vanguard, contribute max each year, invest in index mutual fund (such as Vanguard Total Stock Market) and when you accumulate enough to do a real estate deal then convert to self-directed IRA.