Looking for a book keeper what Should I look for?

[Dustin S.]

Hi all

This maybe a little late in my real estate investing career but I am officially in need of a book keeper. I already have a good CPA but unfortunately he doesn't handle the monthly books. The book keeping has finally got to the point where I don't have time to keep track of all my expenses and income from the 11 properties I own. What are some things you look for in a book keeper? Do you have your booker do taxes at the end of the year? Do you give your book keeper access to your online banking? How would you go about sending monthly statements and other documentation to you book keeper?  Can you automate this?