Now some stayed with me and that was great but some learned that with a little bit of knowledge you can do it on your own.  

You just need the knowledge or rely on those with the knowledge - proven knowledge.Thus, my comment of:  This is why you must vet the law and title office you are closing with to make sure they know how to handle these transactions.  

best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information

Happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

2) Accountant - Has anyone found a decent accountant with knowledge of REI here in Portugal?

Get started and look back on today in 5-10 years with all your new knowledge.

They completely wasted my time due to lack of knowledge and organization to my file; then changed their offer as if I had no other choice but to take it.

I am looking at a 5 unit building that I want to do a condo conversion on. 4 units would be vacant 1 has a rent controlled tenant in there who does not want to move. I would owner occupy it so I don't know if I have a...

well I do plan on purchasing a duplex as my first investment and once I complete my Real Estate License during the time of my service I hope to be a lot more knowledgeable and approach SFH's to BRRRR but yes I understand!

He is knowledgeable but he has no control over the GP.