@Ike Okwerekwu Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Investors think in numbers, exit strategies, and long-term plays, while homebuyers think in emotion and monthly payments.What are some of the biggest differences you’ve noticed when working with or transitioning into real estate investing?

If you invest in RE, whether active or passive(management team, syndications, crowdfunding), I'd love the chance to quickly explain the structure and hear your thoughts on what might need to be improved.

It's also a risky one (IMO) for people new to real estate investing. 

when they find a growing market that works well for their investment there is no reason to try to look for another market. 

Account Closed also invests in Louisville and is a wealth of knowledge.

I also live in Tomball and have a similar need for a CPA with heavy RE / investment income experience.Matthew

 I just started researching the acquisition of self storage properties as an investment.

Spend at least 2 hours per day researching online about your desired investment strategies.

You've shared so many gems and described a realistic depiction of purchasing an investment property.