The answer to your question probably depends on other lifestyle factors, and your goals with your real estate portfolio.

@Ross DerouenBigger Pockets is a great place to find an accountant specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

I started listening to the podcast and reading real estate books about two months ago, and I’m excited to take my first step into real estate investing.I’m currently in Spokane, WA, and I’m pre-approved for a loan.

Hey Robert, my wife and I are local and she is a real estate broker.

I've been in the real estate lending industry for over a decade, helping investors secure funding for their deals.

I didn't have enough space in the Title:Novations where the investor uses a Limited Listing that puts them as the primary contact for scheduling showings, receiving/accepting offers and negotiating are brokering without a license.Novations where the investor actually hires a real estate broker to handle the aforementioned for the seller are not included. 

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

Quote from @Mark King Sanders: I am now beginning my real estate investment journey.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I’m new to the world of real estate and really excited to dive in and learn as much as I can.