Only thing is other than personal finance, what other methods are there for funding, buy, rehab, rent out and hold type deals.

We would like this done the right way so we would prioritize quality over price.

A lot of mistakes can be made if you do not talk to the right people and use preventive maintenance to avoid problems.Multifamily rentals are a great way to use the more doors more cash flow method.

I suppose one method would be to use seller reported figures but that wouldn't be prudent for many obvious reasons. 

Rubber, torch down roofing, is a tried and true method that lasts more that 20-25yrs if properly maintained.  

Any online method i can ask tenant to use that can deposit the amount to my bank account which is free for tenants and safe method for me to use. i had issue with one of the check send by tenants (not a tenant fault)and i was about to fall into scam as i tried to deposit the check online but now want to stay away from Checks. venmo/zelle doesn't allow bigger amount transfer.

This method saves time and keeps a record of everything you or your employees ever told them. 

I agree with @Michael Plaks that the pricing should be discussed prior to the start of the engagement.My firm does not like the hourly invoice method because I find it can potentially cause anxiety to clients who may not know the final price.if you were a nice client and paid an hourly fee, maybe there was a lot of time towards 'setting' you up as a client(inputting your properties, prior year carryforwards, depreciation schedule, etc) which won't be a cost for you going forward.Best of luck.

I’m new in Jacksonville FL area and would like to ask your opinion based on your experience- what are the more quality neighborhoods in Jax for investments interns of good tenants? 

@Kevin Farrell There is an electrical supply company that sells high quality electrical equipment including meters on EBay for a fraction of the price you would pay at a supply house.