Someone can be a brilliant tax person but horrible to work with, and also vice versa. 

They are so tax beneficial! 

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.

@Jacob HavlovickBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Rentals generate passive income, so an S-Corp offers no added tax benefit.

@Rebecca GonaBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant that specializes in short-term rentals. 

If so, there are no transfer taxes due. 

No personal income or tax returns are required.

Tampa can work, but yes, taxes and insurance are higher and might keep cash flow tight.

Any way around paying the very high property tax, school tax etc. in SC?