Getting a tax preparer to take an aggressive position on a return is not the same thing as what the ultimate correct position will be if you are audited (plus interest and penalties).

@Troy WelchI don't think the location of the CPA matters provided that they have a solid background in Real Estate and software/tools to support you remotely.Finding a Real Estate CPA is simple.

All you would need to say really is that you materially participated in the business during the tax year and just be prepared in the case of an audit/IRS notice.

@Seallington TouchI don't think the location of the CPA matters provided that they have a solid background in Real Estate and software/tools to support you remotely.Finding a Real Estate CPA is simple.

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Here is a question, with 15 doors under my belt. Should I hire a bookkeeper, as suggested by Robert Kiyosaki "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"...i think i do a pretty good job myself. However, would i do better with a ...

@Oscar Calle I'm not certain i'm using the software correctly, but if I am it's not helpful.

Does anyone know of a way that I can service the loan myself with some great software out there that's not crazy expensive? 

Does the software you use have an ease of use that makes preparing the study straightforward?

I'm a software engineer diving into the real estate world, currently working as a software engineer at a real estate company (just a coincidence), in my position as a software engineer I'm doing a lot of cool AI stuff, that gives me the ability to build and create tools for myself to find deals (maybe will share about it later).Currently, I've got one property in Toledo, Ohio, that's currently rented, and I just bought a new one in Cleveland.I'm here to soak up knowledge, connect with folks from all corners of the globe, and share what I can.

Do you use a specific software or how do you do the credit/criminal background check?