There is a level of participate required when you buy a business and a piece of property.While it always depends, on average, acquiring a business will normally require more work.

It's understandable that you're frustrated and disappointed with the level of service you've received, especially considering the financial impact it has had on you.It sounds like you've made several attempts to reach out to the company, including contacting the VP, but have not received a response.

In our case, this seems to be the best price in town and I trust this AC company so I am happy to pay their price (especially since it is the lowest quote I found).

However, local realtors are saying that rates have come down below 6% Yeah, all trust in this guy is lost. 

Building a solid team is a smart priority, as real estate investing is much more efficient when you have a trusted group of professionals→ agents, contractors, lenders, who understand your goals and the local market.Your plan to own four long-term rentals in the next four years is both realistic and attainable, especially with the type of property you're targeting.

The lower rates then meant that there could be some level of positive cash flow. 

It also appears you can appeal to the Rent Leveling Board.It would be worth your time to speak with the Board or an attorney to see what your options are. 

I don't think i have much advice to offer since I'm not at this level yet, but its comforting seeing people with large portfolios in CT. 

So this is a tricky thing.Accountant's / CPA / Professionals who get paid based on their knowledge and time normally do provide a 'free consulting' call to have a chat with them.However, please be mindful that the 'free consulting' most firms offer is very high level and moreso to see if you both would be a good fit for eachother.Sometimes, these calls are done by the owner(if its a smaller firm) or business development  professionals if the firm is larger.1800-Accountants is a large firm so you are likely first vetted by a non accountant whose main job is to get the sale.Best of luck.

I have a house in Toledo, Ohio that I’m trying to get over the line with section 8 inspection.My contractor (who I know and trust) did significant work to ensure the house was up to code.The first scheduled inspection was cancelled by the inspector stating there were too many deficiencies, I endeavoured to reach out for details of the deficiencies but was met with silence and unable to get any info.The second inspection came back with a list of 18 items, some of which I consider petty, such as a small groundhog hole in the backyard.She is also asking for “Front attic window area and front fence needs a full house lead clearance examination by a licensed lead inspector “.