However, it would probably require some kind of membership structure to function properly.

Big fan and after listening to all the success stories, closed my e commerce store to fund my BP plus membership :).

There is an annual membership fee (I think it's $185/yr), but it's pretty cheap for what you actually get.

Plus I pay quarterly membership fees for access to the MLS, etc.

upgrade to a plus membership and post what you are looking for in the marketplace!

Skype) or phone consulting - year end tax minimization strategies for existing entities - SBA disaster loans (EIDL, PPP) advice specific to my needs- existing multiple entity review, consulting, cleanup & re-evaluation- document review - corporate tax return assistance & filing What I don't need:Entity formation (I use my own sources)Bookkeeping, misc. servicesWhat I've gleaned from initial free consultations:KKOS/MARK KOHLER:PROS:- past reviews seems to be altogether positive- I would likely be working with one of their partners, not Kohler himself (he charges $600.hr)- initial consultation fee applied to work- hourly rate off $350 - no membership programs but they do have specials like the entity cleanupCONS:- separate tax/accounting firm from the legal side- have no idea how many hours I might rack up- no experience with KKOS to date.ANDERSON ADVISORS:- Anderson's Tax Advantage Program: $2995 (in addition to the Platinum membership ($2995)- tax advisor assesses current business & tax situation - advance tax planning & prep- audit protection- living trust ($2,500)- Platinum Membership Enrollment Fee Waived + $35 a month- Business Continuity Program- Advanced Strategy Analyzer- Structure Implementation Workshop- Unlimited Attorney Consultations- Unlimited Questions with Tax Team (Tax Attorney, CPA, etc.)- Online Retirement Coach- Risk-Free Wealth AnalysisI had been a tax client of Anderson in prior years, but never signed up for any of their client programs.PROS:- I particularly like the fact they combine their legal and tax teams to figure out the right strategy customized to your situation and goals all under one roof - but that comes at a premium.- no hourly billing- attorneys licensed in NV where I operate- Platinum membership provides unlimited consultations, emails from their legal team as opposed to billable hours- in-house access with a Sr.

I don't think it's necessary to use membership in IREM as a criteria, however I think that the forum participants could certainly create a standardized means of evaluating a property management company using IREM's standards.http://www.irem.org/

I have no idea what the BP membership costs or what the other 'necessary software' costs, but honestly if the cost of a BP membership is out of range, I'd pump the breaks on buying a multifamily rental property 1/2 way across the country.With that said -- you don't need any fancy software to cruch in the numbers. 

You may also want to consider a plus or pro membership as it will give you more features for promoting your business.

The information presented at that one meeting alone was worth the small annual membership fee.