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. 

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.

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.

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.

When a tenant moves out or there is a repair 99% of the time I have reserves to cover those expenses because that was a requirement in my process of underwriting the property.

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. 

@Kyle CarterFor PM, ask how many rental properties they currently manage, what types of properties they specialize in, and their process for screening tenants and handling maintenance issues.

Yep, gotta have a great PM that will not only handle the management, but coordinate renovations, turnovers, aquisitions.Go meet them, look at a few of the properties they manage, ask about their systems, processes, etc.

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

I met a contractor through the project that's become a solid 1st call for my next flip and a good friend in the process.