Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Some parts of KC is not great so you do have to be careful.

We take care of the entire process—from sourcing and purchasing properties to managing renovations and the final sale or rental.

They take decent care of the property, but I would get texts all the time telling me to fix many things (some valid, some completely unnecessary) and would get upset if I ever denied any of the requests.

Some companies allow property owners to select tenants and set the screening criteria...We do not - our criteria does not bend. 

A few years ago I stopped coaching, I sold my print marketing company (Yellow Letters) to care for my wife.

That is an easy way to get a Fair Housing Violation case.Lastly, why do you care who is looking at the property?

Careful going outside state lines -- contract for deed is not allowed in Texas.I didn't think COD is illegal in Texas, just perhaps not recommended anymore, because it is difficult to comply with the rules or regulations. 

I don't care for this.

Just focus on running the numbers carefully to ensure the property cash flows or at least covers expenses, and don’t hesitate to lean on resources here for advice.If you’re financing, look into FHA loans, as they’re great for first-time buyers purchasing up to 4-unit properties with low down payments.