We have rental properties with 3 different property managers around the country and also a couple other properties that we self manage.  I am trying to determine a way of keeping track of our return on investment and ...

I recently created an LLC back in February and have questions about taxes and bookkeeping, such as do I absolutely need to have a business account or is it ok to spend from a personal account so long as you're keeping track of expenses?

Does anyone have an accountant specialized in real estate taxes and bookkeeping that they recommend in the south florida area?

I know what's involved and how much time I spend doing everything else, from bookkeeping to advertising to marketing to dealing with vendors, tenant screening, phone calls, etc.

Do my own bookkeeping on whose money is in there, track interest for their deposits, etc.

Quickbooks is for "bookkeeping" - a good CPA will help you with tax avoidance [not evasion].When you form your LLC, be sure to use a competent REI attorney to setup it up for you and DO NOT do it yourself.  

Account Closed One more thing I notice, book keeping seems way out there at over $100 per month the year total is $1230, that's with a bonus that's crazy.

I just sat down w/bookkeeper and she mentioned I need to pay B&O tax for my holding LLC but not for my real estate LLC.

Most CPA and tax preparers are just a tool you still need to learn to wielded - their answers will be as good as your questions and preparation.You'll still need to learn how to do your bookkeeping...or pay someone to do it for you.

Ask the questions you need answers to and walk if they can't provide the answers.I once bought a grocery store with crappy bookkeeping - so I asked them for several quarters of their sales tax reports (the income reported to the state).