Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

Actually just got an offer accepted for a client of mine yesterday on a duplex in Peabody.

@Steve WrightYes, this is an acceptable method. 

I was asked for a best and final a couple of days later (I added $7k to my initial, full price offer) and it was accepted. 

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

I hope you were successful and would appreciate an update👍 Not to hijack the OP’s post, but I currently have accepted offers on two duplexes.

Make sure that if you intend to stand firm a evict the tenant, your deficiency notice includes a notice that you are disabling unilateral payments as you are not accepting late rent. 

It's also important to determine your own acceptable level of risk.

If the funds are coming from an acceptable source, they don't necessarily need to be seasoned in your account for any length of time.

You also accepted rent money with the knowledge that he was still living there.