I went through this whole process recently of researching for Real Estate CPA and finally went with referral from friend that also invests in real estate. 

Starting the pre-approval process and it's been easy so far, but I do like to hear from people who have used a company before.

It just makes the whole process smoother and less stressful.What’s your experience been like?

You'll want them to plug you in with their systems, processes, and real estate team here.

Due to item 1, adding an ADU can require years to start achieving any return (once the accumulated cash flow recovers the initial negative position).4) Adding an ADU is a slow process.

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

I was there a long time with the loan officer, explaining the whole situation and listening him tell me how the process worked (completely different than what Lee Arnold tells his Inner Circle students).

On paper we were slightly in the red but much of that is due to one-year expenses/repairs & allowable transportation costs to get up to the property for work days ourselves. 

You are likely overpaying by $5,000.Broker fee of $3,000 and Processing Fees of $2,000 seem out of place...but then again, i never used a broker to get a loan so I am not sure about that.If the broker was able to get you an interest rate or loan product that you wouldn't be able to find on the open market...its high, but likely fair.if you are getting a loan product that you could have gotten by going to a normal bank...seems high and unnecessary. 

I’m exploring ways to automate my deal analysis process and was wondering:1.Is there a way to programmatically pull MLS data?