I found she'd been stealing rents (dated system of collecting blank money orders), upon other issues such as no bookkeeping, maintenance accountability systems, etc.

I did all my own bookkeeping for the first two years, but as I grew it took up more of my time and was ready to outsource the work.

Accountants do not typically help with the process itself, but can do the bookkeeping and taxes after the fact.

Each llc will cost money each year for accounting and will require bookkeeping so only create what is needed. 

It is usually the same, low cost/ mth and the city can bill you on the same bill as water and sewer, to keep it nice and tidy for bookkeeping.

I said what I do for my rental business is bring checks to the bank, do bookkeeping, take phone calls from tenants, pay bills, call repairman, etc.

It increases complexity of bookkeeping and is much more challenging to defend in an IRS audit, but it is legally possible.In your specific situation, it appears quite likely that your property might be treated as non-dealer and use the capital gain treatment.

I am not sure if Bill offers bookkeeping services to assist you throughout the year, but if not, I am a virtual-based bookkeeper and have real estate experience myself.

My partner and I use Wave to track our expenses and bookkeeping.

If you are looking for someone to do your books, get a bookkeeper since they are less expensive.