A CPA is a special designation that is difficult to obtain.You are not able to claim yourself to be a CPA unless you pass all the qualifications.A few amount of the qualifications include1) College degree with a certain amount of credits within accounting / Tax / Law / assurance2) Completing 4 exams in accounting / tax / law / assurance3) complete continuing education courses4) Work a certain amount of time under a CPAThe reason that the person you spoke with being unable to say he / she is a CPA is likely because he / she didn't pass the above qualificaitons.

it may not be your parent… maybe it is an aunt or an uncle or a grand mother who you can educate about real estate and get them excited too?  

I had a good read on transactional funding though, a new education on my belt, I probably will not use it in this lifetime but if it comes to it, then at least i know how it will go down.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Their customer service is second to none and they've got more education and networking opportunities than any other company. 

Cost of Small-Scale Development: It’s true that building very small units can have a higher per-unit cost (we spend much of our day educating homeowners on the true all-in costs).

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

They are prescribed by a medical provider.It would be wise to educate yourself on ESAs before you get taken advantage of.

Quote from @Lacey Bediz: The first thing I would do is focus on education.

Thanks man.And @Denise Evans - the most educated person I've run across regarding tax deeds hands down!