The only exception I make for puppies is if it is an actual service animal providing a specific service (such as diabetes dogs, or guide dogs) that will be going through specialized training.

Code requires functional not fancy.

If your CPA personally answers his phone when you call, it means one (or more) of these things:you're one of his special most valuable clients for whom he makes an exceptionyou also happen to be his golf buddy or his investment partner or his girlfriend he is new and does not have enough clientshe is overwhelmed between projects and calls and is about to be checked into a facilityhe is a unicorn or is otherwise extinctWhat is reasonable to expect is that you should be able to reach your CPA at a prescheduled time and via an agreed upon channel: email, text, phone, video conference, whatever you guys agree on.

An experienced accountant who specializes in real estate taxation may charge more than an inexperienced/new accountant who is eager to get clients. 

There are real estate brokerages that specialize in listing REO properties.

I founded a construction company in 2020, specializing in single/ multi-family renovations and new construction.

I'm currently located in Olympia, Washington, where I've began transitioning from a 15-year career as a Special Operations Army aviator.

I would say 2 points for one day funding is reasonable ($1500-$2000 as "minimum") specially when you're dealing with the direct lender not a broker.

I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, tax planning and financial planning.

Send me an email, and I'll send you a coupon code so you can watch it without charge, since you've already been to one of my classes.Beware of a void tax sale, though.