That is far enough removed from the major population centers in SoCal that the damage wouldn't be as extensive as it would be elsewhere.

To list the top 3 for real estate investors, in my opinion, would be (in no special order):Section 199A/QBI/20% deduction - Landlords can qualify; The IRS has released safe harbor rules to provide guidance on what has to be done for landlords to claim this deduction.Opportunity Zones - This is a polarizing addition to the tax code that allows capital gains to be deferred and, in the future, exempt from tax if certain real estate investments are made in Qualified Opportunity Zones.Tax rate changes, specifically slashing the corporate rate to a flat 21% - This change affects everybody but brings new light to using C Corporations in entity structuring.To address the second part of your question, below are the top 5 benefits (again, in my opinion) investors will receive by adding a CPA to their team:Tax planning and strategizing - A good CPA who specializes in real estate should center their focus around tax planning and strategizing.

I've heard good things about Spartan Invest as well, but haven't worked with them directly.You have to be careful in Birmingham, though - it's a pretty depressed market, especially around the city center.

My end goal is centered around buy-and-hold, but I'm afraid this one may be a long term liability.  

And as for the house --it's in Quincy--south of Boston --walking distance to public transportation --right in Quincy Center--there is a major development under way.Current Rents $39.3K a year (probably a bit low still)Taxes/Insurance $11K a yearWater Sewer $1200 a yearI've never had a vacancy in 10+ years but accounting for 5% vacancy this gets to NOI of $25.1K per YearAsking Price:  $630K.  

These are good networking opportunities.Keep in mind, there is also the Bank Foreclosure auction at Harris County in another part of the event center.

The following covers the self-employment rules. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employed-individuals-tax-center

Perhaps with just a really good aim, it landed right in the center: Omaha, NE.

Hey Kevin, I work in the Denver Tech Center but I am all over for work because I am in sales.

As far as who you should reach out to, I'm happy to have one of the market center team leaders with KW in San Diego reach out to you.