I'm new to the area and would like some help finding a great accountant that specializes in, or has extensive knowledge about real estate.

You can do an extensive vetting of prospective renters and still find yourself in this situation.

For instance out here In oregon and Washington..  

If you wanted to do a DSCR loan, a minimum of 25% down, in some instances 20% (but not likely in this market).

I talked extensively with the agent showing the home at an open house and learned about some specific repairs being done.  

Taking a quick look at Form 4868 seems to support this (though maybe you can avoid the late payment penalty if at least 90% of your total tax had been paid by the regular due date):  https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pd...Here are the relevant form instructions that I'm referencing:InterestYou’ll owe interest on any tax not paid by the regular due date ofyour return, even if you qualify for the 2-month extension becauseyou were out of the country.

That extensive of a renovation property tax will increase.

My lender had no clue what they were doing and took 116 days to close, which caused me to pay 3 HUD extension fees. 

@Joe Fairless is a thought leader in the industry and has an extensive track record of doing what he says he will do. 

For instance, if you’re looking at buying older units and tenants have an option for a brand new apartment complex, with outstanding amenities, they could choose the latter.