So I established a mentor/strategic business partner, along with my business partner Cody Lewis and we have been off to the races this year building out the company.  

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if I can be of assistance.

Anytime you can force value (either in real value or rental value) by strategic upgrades it can be a prudent idea, and in a market like this is can be THE idea.It sounds like in your properties you do, indeed, have some "fluff" space.  3/1s over 1,000 sq ft are begging to be optimized and it sounds like you've got a good plan to add rental value to your homes. 

Best case scenario would be having meetings with this agent every 6-12 months an reviewing the performance of your property or portfolio and strategizing about what can improve.I will be happy to connect with you and give you some additional tips based on my experience.

You can have others help you strategize, and/or you can pay someone on a contract basis if they bring value to the deal rather than making them a Partner in your business! 

@Todd Lukasik I’ve know of situations where assets are managed by a committee of family members strategically chosen for their skills and cool heads.

Investing in real estate is competitive and strategic.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

Which do you think would be the most strategic route?

A once in a lifetime opportunity to step back and strategize.