We rehabbed the property for him and placed a tenant for him.

My accountant was lazy, not well informed and provided bad advice.

You need to create an account.

They just let me know I wont be receiving rent and the reserve accounts have been depleted. 

If you’re still sorting through your taxes, it might be worth running it by your accountant. 

I have them tell me how long a project will take to complete, and then I add buffer days or maybe up to 2 weeks, depending on how long / complex of a project it is and potentially accounting for weather if it is outside work.

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I'm currently exploring opportunities in real estate, particularly in accounting roles.

Does the cost per sqft account for electric and plumbing? 

I have been reading many books on finances, rentals, and real estate and feel this is an area I can have more "control" over my investment rather than placing it all in my 401k and hoping for the best.