Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is the CPA would have made some decision when I purchased each property as to what the depreciable basis of each property was. 

And the fact the new owner of the neighboring property also failed to do due diligence should not factor into your decision to keep, if still allowed by your state laws, what you presumably paid for. 

This decision is based on the need for timely and reliable communication and payments, which are crucial for a successful landlord and tenancy relationship.

Once you've made up your mind one way or the other, be swift and decisive.

If they cannot cancel, then its a business decision on whether you let them out of the lease or not.

All they do is punch the clock and push buttons - no thinking.Better to try to find a Remote Team Member, pay them well and make them part of your decision-making process.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.

House hackers often overcomplicate the decision-making process.

For some context I'm hoping to invest immediately when I begin working (1 year from now), and am alright with moving whenever there is a better opportunity for my job/RE investing.Can always count on the BP community to give great advice, so I'm looking forward to everyone's perspectives on a slightly large life decision of mine!

"Trust, but verify" when so much is on the line.What To Do:Verify that everything is proceeding according to plan.Google Maps makes the distance from Granite City, CA to Colusa County, Ca (no specific location) as around 87 miles, hour and a half or so travel time.For those reading to learn, I would think the take-aways include that your personal availability to supervise and monitor such a project should probably be part of the decision process of whether to proceed with the deal.My $0.02 ...