Writing down the decisions helps me immensely. 

I did this 4-5 years ago in the Bakersfield area with small chump change and today I have an immense portfolio using the BRRRR strategy...only I didnt know back then it was a strategy because I didnt know about BP at that time. 

Being able to provide professional, real financials will help immensely when you sell your properties in the future.  

People will likely tell you to continue to pursue the CPA, though they haven't been in your shoes so they don't really understand the immense value obtaining your CPA will add to your life.

 @Jeremy Hart  , I would appreciate that immensely.

When someone not trained in negotiations comes to me, they get completely taken advantage of, I make more money, my seller makes more money,....and that buyer walks away immensely happy thinking what a great deal they got, and how smart they were for coming directly to me, while they likely overpaid for the property I sold them.

UnderArmour's headquarters are also based in Baltimore.4) Value - residential properties easily earn 10%-12% year 1 (for those who know the areas best) and the high cap rate is driven by the immense demand for rental housing.

However, as I said, there are no guarantees but an educated opinion based on sound research will help you immensely.

This website and everyone posting on it has been of an immense service to me.

Use your local knowledge to your advantage and throw yourself at as many helpful books and meetings as you can.BP has been immensely helpful for me, I hope it will be for you as well.