write off consultant fees?

[Robert Hastings]

i have a CPA but before i run this by him i wanted to ask the forum first...

my rental business has several properties but all my rental income rolls up into 1 LLC.

i know some people have different llcs for different properties, but i do not.  I did well last year and i wanted to know some creative write offs that may apply beyond the normal upkeep, utilities, repair, taxes, insurance...

can i write off consultant fees to a company who helps me evaluate deals and find properties?