My personal opinion: he's not the only one "doing it right" but he's definitely on the very short list of those that are.Just my .02note: I don't participate in his deals.

A bookkeeper can also work hand-in-hand with your CPA to ensure everything is recorded correctly, making tax time much smoother.My personal belief is to get referrals for CPA recommendations—word of mouth is often the best way to find someone solid.

I personally really like the suburbs, and that's where I have most of my rental properties. 

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

Personally I would just get the proper licensing and insurance if I wanted to manage properties for others. 

@Jerry Chilimidos I am not a CPA owever my understanding is any loans to your IRA can not be personally guaranteed.

Find someone where there is a personal connection and at some point your relationship now or later can benefit the mentor.

I think it's just for text, not to talk with a live person.

I personally wouldn't buy an old home as a rental, I only buy 1980 or newer for myself, all of my properties are in the north part of Gilbert built between 1985-2003.