Quote from @Josh Lansberry: You will hear a lot of people bad-mouth him, but Dave Ramsey can teach you how to get financially savvy real quick.

So valuable to get people’s opinions!!!

Costs for a CPA may range from $800–$1,500 annually, reflecting the added complexity of self-employment and rental property filings.While DIY tax filing can work for simple W-2 income, rental properties, LLCs, and self-employment income introduce complexities that make a CPA valuable.

I'm looking for someone is willing to spend time with me and maybe teach/talk/travel around the city some.

Their are a few podcasts on seller financing and note investing I think those would teach you a-lot if this is really something you want to pursue.

I believe local investors, agents, lenders, property managers, and contractors all have valuable insights, especially for someone brand new to Real Estate like my self.

Local Facebook groups can be a valuable resource when looking for a handyman.

The closer to get to i94 the more valuable it’ll be, but it won’t go crazy like Logan or Avondale.  

With your background in computer science, math, and finance, you’re bringing some valuable tools to the table.

If I could move to a more simple software than QBO, it would save me several thousand a year, and the simplicity would be valuable as well.