Quote from @Frans Calderon: Good review.

@Brittany P.The reason people use them is because some Facebook guru told them too, just like if the guru told them to fake a verification of funds or a guru telling people they don’t need to send a borrower a 1098People tend to not do their own research or have an attorney review and just take some template from the guru

I plan to create a diverse portfolio by some point in my life but feel that the best investment so far to start in is real estate.

@Jill Yard  do you know the company calling and have you reported them or left them a bad review somewhere? 

Also are their overlays that require pre-reviews by other city agencies? 

If this is the same person you've worked with for years and have a good working relationship I would first give them the benefit of the doubt and reach out to two other accountants to see if they will do a complimentary review of you previous tax returns.

The listing I believe they own and you will lose it and all of the reviews and have to start from scratch

If you DM me the address I can review it to see if it meets the rural guidelines for no LTV hit. 

Exclusions.Certain work, such as time spent as an investor reviewing financial statements or participating in management decisions without active involvement, may not count towards the 750-hour requirement.As always, talk to your CPA to make sure that you meet the criteria above.If you do, there are many helpful benefits to you.

When a tenant moves out, I want to fix the unit ASAP and rent it again; not wait for a 3rd party to review it and then tell me what they will and will not cover.