Simple solution: Inform them that unfortunately you can’t accept ESA letters without being able to verify the validity of the letter by speaking with the local licensed mental health professional who prescribed them their ESA, so that you can verify that they have a legitimate disability requiring an ESA as well as that whoever prescribed it to them is a real licensed mental health professional who has an ongoing relationship with them beyond just receiving a one-time payment to “prescribe” the ESA. 

For example:initial consultationreview of your prior tax returns for possible mistakessorting through and organizing your data, including receipts and spreadsheetscorrecting and reconciling your booksfinding and correcting inconsistencies and missing datafiling your federal and state extensionsoptimizing your tax return with alternative tax positionsreview/walk-through of this year's completed tax returnsamending your tax return if something ends up missing or incorrectanswering your ongoing technical questionsshort- and long-term tax planningreviewing and replying to the IRS or state lettersdefending you against the IRS or state auditsproviding financial statements or other data to lenders and other 3rd partiesassistance with loan applicationshandling your payroll and payroll reportingpreparing 1099s/1098s and other informational formsassistance with government loans and grantsI think it's obvious that the price of your CPA service will heavily depend on what is included.

I would recommend on going and investing into a SFR to start off with and then going from there.

It’s essential to evaluate whether the potential rental income aligns with your financial goals and if you can manage the ongoing expenses associated with property ownership.On the other hand, flipping a home could provide a more immediate financial return, especially with your access to a private loan and mentorship from an experienced developer.

Next I think I'll read Brandon Turner's "The Book on Rental Property Investing" as that seems like what I'm drawn to initially.Beyond that, I'm focusing on:-Scanning/reading any posts that catch my fancy-Keeping an ongoing notebook of things I want to dive into further-Reaching out/making local connections (KC area)-Discovering if there are any clubs/meet-ups/groups I should joinI think with that, my path will start to take shape.

Norton Healthcare and UofL Health are two of the largest employers in the region, and their ongoing expansions are creating even more opportunities in the medical field.

Realize also you have ongoing costs for each LLC that you set up, Yearly resident agent fees, possibly fees to have your meeting minutes prepared on a yearly basis, Tax preparation fees for each LLC Shell, and You're 1040, etc...

You have preyed on people who had good faith in you to care for their properties, for their personal health and safety; and instead now live with ongoing health issues, legal fees, and are forced to reside in unsafe conditions.

Like many (most) businesses it requires an investment of capital; money expenditure for ongoing marketing; management of operating, marketing and professional personnel; keeping accounting records and filing tax returns; established sales practices; constant monitoring of goals, budgets, and productivity; establishment and implementation of operational systems; and providing customer service.  

Lessons:- Life is a ongoing journey.