We make people take photos of themselves holding their ID and then I also meet them in person for the showing - at least for my units on the NW side of Chicago.I've never heard of these testers, but I am not surprised. 

The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.

There's a common belief that your tax person should also be an investor themselves.

I personally know both @Jaclyn Cano and @Wale Lawal and can confidently say both are great and VERY Investor friendly!

It has worked out for me, but I'm wondering if anyone else has another person they trust that I can float other, similar tasks to?  

The person worked for H&R Block, now works for TurboTax Live and is being honest about their skills: NOT QUALIFIED.

Personally, I do not like any strategy or approach that aims to benefit from the misfortune of others.

Yea this is a long-term personal play more than a strict STR deal. 

I am personally very bullish on the Phoenix market.  

We take a "whole person" approach.