He was recommended to me by a big-time investor in Kansas City that I had built a relationship with, and other local investors also vouched for him.Although the 8-unit deal didn’t end up closing, I felt confident about using that lawyer if it had gone through.

This takes a relationship with the lender, though.

Deducting expenses and considering an LLC or S-Corp structure might help manage taxes.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

They also felt it was good for tax compliance but not necessarily that they had a proactive working relationship with their accountant.I would recommend searching the forums here on BP as well as asking for recommendations. 

This is typically done through a change in accounting method using IRS Form 3115.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You risk tenant turnover in this situation but if you establish and nurture a relationship with the tenant you should be fine!

I have been working in this area for about 5 years now.We have noticed that an influx of Canadians are making the move to Arizona, and I would love create a relationship with some of you agents and talk about what type of service I can offer to any of your clients thinking about making the move to AZ.

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It's always ok to talk to a lender and agent to build relationships in advance.

C-corps often aren’t ideal due to double taxation (on both corporate and individual levels).This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.