In addition to real estate, I’m an entrepreneur and proud owner of several online businesses.Beyond real estate, I’m a certified jeweler, having graduated from GIA, and I’m also a certified Day Trader and FL Housing-certified for affordable housing programs.

Find and try to go to some Real estate investor meetups (REIA)- look on Facebook, Meetup or just search online- those are mostly held in the evenings during the week, so even working full-time you could probably attend a couple per month. 

We use Quickbooks Online and took a class with our CPA to learn the basics - Well worth it! 

Yea I get mine online in two of my counties.

Find a reputable roofing company-look at online reviews and find one that has been in business for a while...ideally local company.Inspect the roof-are shingles curling? 

Just 8.4% of what the online "experts" said it would be.Another thing. 

Additionally, you can network with other real estate professionals and investors—if they own STRs, they can likely refer you to their CPA.If you prefer not to attend in-person meetups, consider joining local real estate groups online to connect with both tax professionals and investors.

I'd recommend joining local meetups or online forums to network.

It is case-by-case.If it is portfolio income, it is reported on Line 5 of your partnership's K1, and there is no self-employment tax. 

Cleveland is especially interesting because you can find multifamily properties at lower entry prices compared to other markets.Network locally – While connecting online is great, building relationships with local realtors, property managers, and contractors can really accelerate your success.