In the past I have done my own taxes, and think that I have done a pretty good job of capturing all the deductions and depreciation, but now that my portfolio has substantially increased and my transactions are getting bigger and more complex, I could definitely benefit from hiring a CPA/EA.  

Don't delay as I've had a mortgage company try to force me to buy insurance for a 2 month period in the past. I

I'm an avid listener of the podcast and have went to the forums for questions in the past.  I

However, we have approximately 90 units and are looking to expand, so the calculation becomes a little tricky.i am looking for some ideas how others quickly determine vacancy rates at the end of the year. in the past i have taken our current rent roll (assuming 100% full) and compare to the annual income.

I travel a lot, the properties are spread out and they are upmarket in buildings that have common areas so slightly less management related to upkeep.I have directly managed some lower end rentals in the past. I

But I feel safe in the double closing transaction to opt out.Technically, you can't use your buyer's money IMO (even though in the past I have) since your purchase must be closed prior to your sale, if it isn't closed you don't have clear title.

Jarred - I'm probably not the traditional seller you are looking for when asking this question, but in the past, I would cover all of the closing costs that their lender would let me cover and often part of the agents commission as well.

@Mark Flores, you could but would have to work that out with the escrow company as well.In a situation like this, you can really “make up the rules”.What i have seen done in the past is to have your friend wire money to you to pay for the rehab but do that in phases or increments.

I have not heard that mentioned previously, but have considered it in the past.  I

If you've had a bad experience with a buyer's agent in the past, I would suggest asking around for referrals for a GREAT (not just good) buyer's agent in your area that specializes in working with investors.