They specialize in tax, but the barrier to entry is much lower than a CPA, so they might not have the same level of expertise in complex matters.

And it takes very little effort to gather since you have to do it anyway to prepare taxes. 

No commercial business owner wants to own the building when they can triple net lease and instead just pay for furnishings, taxes , insurance and maintenance.The ConC return on a triple net leased property is far higher than on a property owned by the management company.Passive investors can still take advantage of accelerated depreciation and cost segregation thru material participation of new construction of a STVR home. 

It depends on if your priority is immediate cashflow or longterm appreciation / tax benefits. 

If we are unable to reinvest all required amount for 1031 exchange, what portion of the gains get taxed ?

A DSCR loan, or Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan, is underwritten to the property income instead of your personal income/taxes/debts.

I then turn over this expense notebook to my CPA so that he can use it to offset my taxes. 2).

Additional expenses include property management at $142/month, property tax at $1700/year, and other costs like insurance and maintenance.

Trying to determine how much longer I should do my own taxes. 

And remember to declare your rental income on your taxes so you can use that income to help you qualify for the next house hack!