I am an active-duty military member preparing to make my first-ever property purchase using my VA loan.

Regard communication in this instance as the preparation for making your case in front of a judge.

Steve, first of all, I know a great CPA in Bellevue, who specializes in Real estate.

Not only because NOI does not include several major deductions, but because many important decisions will be made between your GP and their CPA during tax preparation.

Can someone recommend a good paralegal/attorney services in the GTA that specialize in landlord/tenant cases? 

I discovered that in my 2 months and 6 day journey so far :)  Indeed they do not want to take a chance, plus for sure some are not really specialized... in for example multi-family housing.Indeed I understand where they are coming from too, heck if I was Broker I would be the same... but... what i learned is that.......simply talking to people about your intent is very powerful. 

One of the seminars that I went to wanted me to pay 50k for some one to tell me if I had a good deal or not. 2)An Attorney that specializes in real estate.

He is there to help you, it doesn't matter if this person specializes in investments or not, you have no reason to withhold your intentions from someone trying to help you.In a hot market you may not get a response to lowball offers. 

Requirements are different for commercial loans so just make sure you're prepared for it.3.

Be prepared and bring documentation of everything, bank records, eviction, condition of place upon leaving etc.