Regarding location of CPA, having one that understands real estate taxation and how to strategize your investments is the most important attribute you will need.

From the outside of the home, you can see some "give" in the roof line, and we attribute this to the framing issues.

You need to brainstorm your IDEAL CLIENT in your mind and what attributes they should have.

There was a small amount of water in the front of the house basement area which I attributed to negative grading in that area. 

Maybe its the value investor in me, but I'm not sold on the idea that ideal cash has the level of costs that is often attributed to it.

That's Fundamental Attribution Error.

@James Free You did a great job describing the Fundamental Attribution Error; it's one of the more common cognitive biases. 

Its a unique market with lots of the attributes of a large & destination cities with idiosyncrasies of a small town.  

All of these attributes is what makes him a great member of my team.

I have verbally told my clients the information but I think I will use your list (with attribution) :):)My short verbal spiel would be 1) handy owner occupants don't need to cash flow or make money / profit and 2nd will you have a dumpster onsite the day of closing with day labor for the demo, know EXACTLY which electrician, plumber, flooring, cabinet guy, sheetrocker.....that you will use and when will they start, the PART NUMBERS for the cabinets, flooring, paint colors, doors, light fixtures.....