Newbie - questions about Rochester

[Abe Butel]

Hi,

My name is Abe Butel and I'm new to RE investing and this site. 
My cousin has a few 2fam properties in Rochester and looking to add more and I'm considering partnering with him. Based on some reading I've done on the site (very informative btw), I'd say that our main goal would be something like the BRRR method. Neither one of us lives in Rochester but he's seriously considering moving there this summer. His properties are currently in 14621 and the ones he's looking into are spread out between 14621, 14609 and 14605.

My questions are as follows:

1)Can I get recommendations for a good CPA?  Someone who can also provide guidance as needed. 

2)I've read and heard about people's bad/terrible experiences with management companies.  Are there any good and trustworthy ones to be found?  If my cousin ends up moving there this won't be relevant but I'd like to explore all options.

3)Is it easy/hard to refinance properties in the areas I listed?

Thank you in advance.