Hiring a CPA for the first time, what should I ask?

[Tiffani Hollis]

I'm the trustee for my family's trust which includes several rental properties and we plan to do more investing and development.

I am looking for a CPA/Tax Accountant in Georgia. I've never hired one before. What should I ask?

[Brook Davenport]

Great move looking to hire a CPA! 

When I first hired one, I asked if they had experience in real estate investing/ have clients who do it. A CPA who understands that will be night and day different than someone who doesn't (seems obvious, but its not ha!)

Tax laws are different from State to State, but I have found my CPA to be worth every penny. You can ask rate, but typically a good one will be more expensive (as is with most things in life), and they will save you money in the long run. 

I asked about knowledge on 1031 exchanges, accelerated depreciation, and LLC filing requirements when shopping around as well.