Hi Ashley, We have found what works well for us, as well as our clients is to ask them during the on boarding process if they have any preferred contractors.  

And, it's amazing how many closing costs are junk fees that we as investors need to pushback on paying for ourselves and our clients.

I've lost friends and family to substance abuse so it seemed like an opportunity to do some good and make money in the process.I negotiated a sweet deal, and was prepared to buy it myself, but a few of my clients expressed interest and I ended up helping two of them form a partnership.

I don't know how you would present any of that to potential clients from thousands of miles away.No, Brokers are not all the same.

If you plan to expand your portfolio, forming an LLC can simplify liability protection and operations for multiple properties.Consult a CPA or legal professional to confirm your tax obligations and evaluate whether an LLC or umbrella insurance aligns best with your investment goals and risk tolerance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

However, be mindful of the Section 461 business loss limitation, which could restrict your ability to deduct excess losses in a given year, depending on how your rentals are reported.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

A great deal of accountants work with out of state clients.

Yes, but your "highest and best use" is being an accountant to your clients, not handling the minutia of your RE portfolio!

I have a client that lives in Hawaii but owns a property in DC area.