CPA in MD for Vacation Rental Airbnb Business? General CPA ?'s..

[Rebecca Cramer]

So I just started an airbnb business with a vacation home we bought this past January in Ocean City Maryland. I wanted to find out if it is important to get a CPA that is local or if it matters if they are out of state and why. We live in Catonsville Maryland so I guess I should find a CPA in Catonsville where we live full time? 

Also, can I trust a CPA that is a good general CPA or do I need one that specifically is an expert in real estate. Even more, someone that specializes in Vacation Short Term rental businesses? How do I know they specialize in those areas? Because I know a lot of people will say "oh yeah I do vacation rental businesses.." but how do you really know they are GOOD and an EXPERT in all those loop holes and tax benefits I can get as a real estate investor, small business owner, vacation rental business owner, ect...

Any help and direction would be great!

Thank you!