Not always in that it will be less overall cost, though often savings will be found, but also with peace of mind that everything is done correctly.Exactly what Greg noted for QBI - while these rules were plainly in place for 2018 (for all my syndicates this was all disclosed in a split out manner for both years), the IRS came out with an exact format they want everyone to follow for 2019 forward.The price range you quote is certainly not unreasonable, often to provide an accurate quote a CPA would like to see a copy of your prior year returns - it is not uncommon that there are technical issues you are not aware of that need to be considered.

I have decided I will go with this listings and then try to negotiate the prices with the agents if the ROI is unreasonable. 

In the end, I don't think its unreasonable at all if you are not comfortable.  

I do not know but a court might find giving the landlord the SS# of guests is unreasonable. 

Am I being unreasonable to ask the vendor to pull a current report and send it to me?  

I guess I just am trying to get a feel for who is unreasonable here or if they can work it out.

At a minimum, I can send you comps for any properties in either the Fort Hood or Austin areas if you need them.As for your Killeen concerns, they are not unreasonable. 

If you feel he is being unreasonable and or trying ti intimidate you stop communication with him.

Many years ago when I was a realtor, my broker frowned upon taking unreasonably priced listings. 

Is it unreasonable to find properties at 20% discount in a market (Manassas, Woodbridge, Dumfries) which is almost saturated.