Fed decision imminent with 98% chance we have a 25bps reduction per CME watch tool. 

Having that background knowledge from being a CPA will be a great tool as you get into real estate, as I am sure you already know!

Running detailed cash flow projections, factoring in their management fees and expected rent increases (you can use some of the great BiggerPockets Pro tools like the calculators to do this!)

What tools or processes have you implemented to estimate rehab costs more accurately and avoid scope creep in BRRRR projects?

QBO isn’t made for REI out of the box, however, it is an amazing tool and really has amazing reporting when set up correctly.  

CoC is an, all things being equal, comparison tool between properties.

The find a lender tool is a great tool to find hard money and DSCR lenders!

Should I be prioritizing finding a local expert, or are there tools and strategies I can use to handle this process myself?

., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

I don't have airdna, but i did come across one that similar tool that showed these stats for free, and even showed some of the houses people were trying to sell exclusively on these platforms.