Mark may be in a fine situation, but if that accountant isn't specializing in real estate or primarily dealing with real estate clients, there's logically no way that accountant can stay abreast of all the consistently changing tax information.I've turned several potential business clients down simply because their businesses weren't in the real estate industry and I knew there was another CPA out there that was specializing in those particular businesses that could help them better than I. 

Its a fine line in this business between positive cash flow and negative cash flow

@Kyle Kadish is right, Exeter 1031 is one of those nationwide QIs like us who  happens to be down the road from you and does a fine job.

It has proved useful to me recently to make a final decision.

I have a finance background and have done many construction projects (large and small).  

It's a fine line that only experience can teach, usually.

A lot of good info.163 Ways to Pursue Excellence - Tom Peters : Not a finance book, but its application will certainly help your finances.

How eager are you to have a code enforcement officer come out and inspect with a fine tooth comb?

I'll have them come by for a final interview with my wife, the social worker.  

I've got a finance degree, and love running the numbers too, but what looks good on paper doesn't always work in real life.