I currently work with investors building and diversifying their portfolios with Single-family homes over the midsouth/midwest, and I would love to connect with you and share some insight on the turn-key world and swap investing goals.

That is one of our next projects…

If you do have to move because of a job, you would be safest (in my opinion, i am not giving legal advice or financial advice), i would sell that property to ensure that you did not just purchase with the goal of moving out early and taking advantage of lower rates and lower down payments for purchasing your home as a primary residence. 

Forcing appreciation on properties requiring work is a longer term goal but I’d like to start with a simpler project.  

I find it's very personal, and dependent a lot on your goals, resources, risk tolerance, location, experience, etc.

Accountants are very expensive, and may be unnecessary according to your goals.  

.: I'm working on a project called Propradar which might be helpful.

@James SillsFrom my experience working with investors, transitioning from residential to commercial real estate (CRE) is an exciting and achievable goal with the right foundation.

Whether you've lent money for an individual project, or you've invested in some sort of fund / group, I'd like to hear about your experience! 

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.