Out-of-State Investing: Question for a CPA

[Eric Geers]

Hey all,

I am planning on investing out-of-state (based in Southern California, investing in Fort Wayne, Indiana), and am currently assembling a team of people to help me out. My question is this:  If I choose to solicit the services of a CPA, then should this CPA be based in the city/state where I'll be investing, or can I use a CPA based anywhere in the U.S.? 

Any advice is appreciated! 

[Lin He]

Eric, Amanda Han and her husband, Matt of Keystone CPA specialize in real estate, 90% of their clientele is real estate investors. They are also active on BP (and wrote a book for BP too). ahan at keystonecpa com. They are in OC.