Any tips or ideas or someone who successfully/unsuccessfully went through with this approach?

With that said, below are some tips on how to find a local CPA.1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.4) Verify that your CPA is licensed.

Thanks for the tip!

@Garrett Minter Thank you for the tip.

Good amount of landscaping done.

Know the cost per linear foot for base/case, know the average landscape costs, roof, AC, etc.

Any advice, tips, or trade “secrets” that might help me find the right formula to be successful. 

Maybe they need help cleaning up a job site, writing letters, landscaping, posting bandit signs, sweeping the floor… maybe you just go and pick up their lunch and run errands every day.

Real Estate Taxation is nothing new and you can certainly find a local CPA that specializes in Real Estate.Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.You can verify your CPA is licensed by Michigan by visiting the following website - https://www.lara.michigan.gov/...You should only look for an out-of-state CPA after you take the above steps.

Here are a few tips I keep in mind.1.