It will probably be helpful to share our knowledge and work towards the same goal.I’m also open to helping out in other areas to gain experience/knowledge in the field so if you need a hand please don’t hesitate to reach out.Looking forward to meeting you all and excited to join the Bigger Pockets Community!

As a landlord, I verified the work needed by pictures being sent, and arranged for a contractor to go in person who is licensed and insured to give an estimate for the work stating to management company this would likely have to come out of a security deposit.The management company was initially asked prior to me arranging this appointment with contractor, to have someone professional quote the damage, and they disregarded my wishes and without my knowledge, or notifying me, granted consent to the tenant to fix the door " in any way they see fit, and to attempt to fix it themselves to the degree of their liking." 

In time, people started coming to us, trusting that we were the ones who would handle their property with care, respect, and expertise.The result?

So this is a tricky thing.Accountant's / CPA / Professionals who get paid based on their knowledge and time normally do provide a 'free consulting' call to have a chat with them.However, please be mindful that the 'free consulting' most firms offer is very high level and moreso to see if you both would be a good fit for eachother.Sometimes, these calls are done by the owner(if its a smaller firm) or business development  professionals if the firm is larger.1800-Accountants is a large firm so you are likely first vetted by a non accountant whose main job is to get the sale.Best of luck.

Keep learning and connecting with others on BiggerPockets to keep growing your knowledge.

@Niaz ButtI’m either calculating it based on a similar project or using a cost psf that I know is very conservativeFor developers who’ve done many many projects they have the advantage of having so much more knowledge than I do

I have been a member of the community since 2009 and have loved sharing whatever knowledge I may have when and where it makes sense. 

If we can agree that 'knowledge' is an asset (an intangible asset) then there may be some common ground in the view that those with unique knowledge that is in low supply but high demand get paid more for their knowledge than those with common knowledge that can be obtained anywhere or from anyone for free. 

While the cost of doing so is not high it's also not zero in time nor money.

I'm looking to make connections, offer services, and gain some knowledge.