CPA Needed for California and Texas rentals

[Chris Tryling]

I work in California. And I reside there most of the time. I have a condo in California and have one of the bedrooms listed an Airbnb. I have a primary residence/mortgage in Texas and rent the rooms in that house with long term leases AND Airbnb’s. I need to set up an LLC (or two) to for tax deductions, and security purposes. Finding a CPA who handles both states and does not charge a $5000 retainer (annually) has been hard to find. My typical accountant fees (disregarding rental properties thus far, and considering two-state residences and multiple state and federal tax returns) is only around $700. But I have had trouble with communication with this CPA. (EXTREMELY difficult to get on the phone or email—Only concerned with my business during tax season.) SURELY there are good CPA’s somewhere in between the big shots and the H&R Block’s. Please help. Referrals needed!