For this type of specialized tax return, you are going to be much better off shopping for a CPA with knowledge of this specialty, rather than focusing on location.Most of the CPAs here on BP will have varying degrees of decent experience with the SDIRA tax forms so I would suggest you reach out to those folks. 

I am looking for recommendations for great accountants in the Cleveland area that specialize in real estate.

If your numbers are correct, this sounds like an awesome deal - in fact, it sounds too good to be true, specially when you mentioned he will even finance the rehab.If you can structure it below, it will be awesome but not sure if the seller will accept it.

So buying does not make sense specially with the intention of flipping the property.

It’s not super hard however I would find an agent who specializes in short sales.

I know what I want to specialize in and I guess I just would appreciate some guidance and direction for someone like me that is starting out.

These Realtors have earned the designation from The National Association of Realtors and specialize in representing international buyers purchasing in the US. realtor dot com has a filter to find these agents.

Hello,can anyone recommend a CPA specializing in real estate development and construction in Los Angeles?

That is not  meant as a criticism, simply that is not what they specialize in. 

Knowing what upgrades an area needs or areas of special attention.