Tax Accountant - Local or Investment Market

[Bastian Kneuse]

I am currently looking to hire a tax accountant to help with tax strategies and filing annual taxes. I reside in California, but own rental properties in Alabama. I have W2 employment and run the rental properties on the side. I am wondering if I should be looking for a tax accountant in my home market (California) or in the market I own my real estate investments (Alabama) given they are familiar with local tax laws. Any advice? 

[Eamonn McElroy]

As long as the tax professional is familiar with real estate tax law and multi-state taxation, their location doesn't matter too much and it really only comes down to personal preference.