Make sure you find a good property manager unless you are prepared for a part time job and being on call to keep the operation going.

Stay informed about industry news to remain aware of changes that could impact your investments.Finally, be prepared for risks.

If you aren't prepared to deal with very basic things you should re-evaluate your situation and work to get prepared or hire a PM.

But if you think at $900K is a price point that you can get it, and you have the finances, don't make a big issue about and ask your agent to prepare the offer and send it right away. 

My priority these next few months is to connect with experienced RE agents and investors to learn the nuances to prepare and capitalize accordingly.

Hey BP Community,I’m curious about how much other real estate investors are paying for their tax preparation services and accounting.

I'm prepared to pull the investment trigger when my money is in line with that, but learning along the way while I get that side in order.

I'd rather have investors be prepared for the worse case (long hold period), just in case we have to hold for that long to achieve returns. 

You can never be too prepared - have reserves and back up plans for everything.

This representation is crucial if you're ever audited.Regarding whether to hire a CPA versus just a tax preparer: Real estate tax is highly specialized, with numerous code sections and rules specific to the field.