I want to develop crediability and professionalism.

About six times we've treated workers to a professional massage after they've helped us with an enormous project.Ongoing, we often take our construction/trades contractors out to lunch on days when they are working most of the day on one of our properties. 

This will expose you to the different markets, expand your network and help you save for a dp.The other option (which I suggest, or worked for me when I started out) is to secure a property that will cash flow, complete your due deligence, complete a thorough analysis and then present it to a partner (friend or family) who will put down the cash, while you act as the industry professional with all the knowledge.  

Second just looked at 3 homes.These days as a professional realtor I can make an offer very much not needing to view inside.

But hired professionals for things like plumbing ($6100), AC/Heating ($15,000), electrical ($2000) and landscaping ($5000) All profit each month is directly applied to the principle.

Moving forward there will be an extensive professional cleaning required, replacing flooring, and the time it takes to get that done even though she is no longer living there.

If you are still adamant on reaching out to a CPA; you can do the following1) take the suggestions posted in this thread2) Attend a local REIA event and network with the professionals in the event and ask who they use for a CPA.3) create a keyword alert for "Los angeles" and "California" and see who frequently post on threads with these keywords. you will notice some of the same posters. network with these individuals and ask who they use for a CPA.4) if you are still unable to connect with a CPA locally - feel free to find a CPA who works with clients remotely.

Bob Dobbs,Capitol Homes Real Estate (Licensed Florida Real Estate Professional/Realtor)Land Rescue League Trust (Trustee)Land Rescue League LLC (Managing Member)

There are people that own a lot of properties bringing in a lot of net income and they have professional management in place...in that case they are likely spending a lot less than 4 hours a week on their business.

You probably should get a professional to evaluate Proper support will require attic joists be a minimum 2 X 8, possibly 2 X 10.