I've dug around and talked to a few window people to get estimates and it seems like each installer is trying to sell me on a different brand and I'm trying to understand the differences and advantages of each. 

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Do the advantages of state-specific expertise offset the added complexity of having multiple CPAs?   

Balanced Market Dynamics: Corrections contribute to a more balanced market, where neither buyers nor sellers hold an overwhelming advantage, fostering a healthier real estate environment.4.

That said, there are advantages to engaging a CPA early for the purposes of long-term relationship building and tax strategy planning. 

Advantages?

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Advantage being that you do not have to make a contingent offer if you find a house you really like....and/or it gives you time to move leisurely instead of in a rush.Anyone used this?

The tax advantages of buying/holding gas stations are pretty great.Many of the components of gas stations including pumps, tanks, external parking areas, and other equipment are classified as either 5 or 15 year property so you can bonus depreciate a lot of it (minus the land value) and get significant deductions in year 1.With the current bonus depreciation rate at 60%, a $1 million gas station acquisition could still lead to $100K+ in year 1 deductions depending on the specifics of your deal.