I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

If one of your goals is to increase cashflow enough to retire early; then the obvious answer is that you need to prioritize cash flow in your acquisitions.

I would maybe change the way you qualify them and ask more specific questions--narrow down the time frame in which they would like to sell so you can prioritize those looking to move within 30 days or less.

Additionally, prioritize attending local Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) meetings, particularly those featuring guest speakers who specialize in the field of Short-Term Rentals (STRs).

Hello  @Allan Tualla,Rather than focusing on property type, I recommend prioritizing your financial objective, which I assume is achieving financial independence.

I think you're right: working with a trusted local will give me a lot of peace of mind, so I'll definitely prioritize that when the time comes.

Mainly prioritizing no or low down deals in Tallahassee and Jacksonville FL.

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

As landlords, we can adopt the same mindset, valuing our tenants and providing exceptional service.While many landlords might delegate the task to property management companies, which often prioritize cost-cutting and minimal service, I take a different approach.

., and prioritize better areas which will be a negative cash flow today unless you go all cash.True passivity is hard.