There comes a point where having a real estate-savvy tax preparer outweighs your time learning a new software. 

And i just wanna make sure we are prepared and can finish this project.   

I’d love to hear from those who have flipped in New York—what unexpected costs should I prepare for?

Any tips on balancing renovation costs with tenant expectations when preparing a property for midterm stays?

The reality is you have to pay for services like this and be prepared to eat the cost if the deal doesn't pan out.

You also may need to start with more capital so you are prepared for unexpected situations.

The IRS has not established specific standards or requirements for the preparation of the cost segregation study.

I find that it's almost a one stop shop in that I can use it for my business checking and savings accounts, bookkeeping, for rent collection, I can issue virtual credit card, I can create all the financial reports I need to run my real estate business and prepare for tax filing and through their partners I can vet my tenants, develop state-specific leases and more.

Its really a gamble that you have to be prepared for. 

When I helped start a restaurant, I tried to prepare as much of this stuff as I could before opening and it saved me stress and time repeatedly.