I would also see what you could do to help him, like being a runner, bookkeeping, anything that might be of value to him in exchange for learning from him.Good Luck!

Payroll, bookkeeping, etc can mostly be done remotely.Here is a great list of questions to ask a potential accountant:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/70447-questions-to-ask-a-cpaAlso check out the www.NAEA.org page in your search.

Payroll, bookkeeping, etc can mostly be done remotely.Here is a great list of questions to ask a potential accountant:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/70447-questions-to-ask-a-cpaAlso check out the www.NAEA.org page in your search.

A savvy bookkeeper and CPA are worth their weight in gold.

That sure seems like a lot of round-about and bookkeeping and just general complexity for what for most folks would be a simple transaction.

that and my CPA loves me when my book keeper (wife!)

@Cory Iannacone Most CPAs will prefer QBO because we can access your files online in order to make changes, help with bookkeeping, etc. 

I recently converted to Quickbooks Online for 2 main reasons: 1) peace of mind in case my computer decides to crash 2) may eventually hire a virtual bookkeeper so thought online would be easier.  

I want a comprehensive package that handles tenant marketing, screening/background/credit, rent collection, maintenance, and book-keeping, if possible.

I don't see any particular benefit, only more complicated bookkeeping.