Florida Real Estate CPA - Where to find a good one?

[Samuel Oltman]

I will be purchasing a Single Family home this summer with the intent to house hack (with college students). With all of the financial changes that will bring, I want to get started right and find myself a Real Estate-minded CPA.

How did everyone find theirs? What would be a good price to pay for a consultation, and what shady business practices should I watch out for?

Thanks!

[Eamonn McElroy]

@Samuel Oltman

Florida is a pretty big state.  Without knowing exactly where you are it's hard to suggest someone.

Lance Lvovsky (can't link to his name for some reason) is in Florida, but if you're living in the panhandle he is not local to you.

Most CPA practices are familiar enough with Florida tax law to be able to handle any situation you may have.

"What would be a good price to pay for a consultation..."

It depends on how much of that tax professional's time you need, and the experience level of the tax professional involved.  There's a reason some tax professionals charge $100/hour, and others charge $500/hour.  You're paying for that professional's experience, knowledge level, communication timeliness, and ability to execute.  It's not a commodity business.

The most important thing is to have the conversation to determine if their practice adds value to you, and if you're a good fit for their practice.