Here is a publication from the National Society of Accounts on average fees from 2016: https://connect.nsacct.org/blogs/nsa-blogger/2017/01/27/nsa-survey-reveals-fee-and-expense-data-for-tax-accounting-firms-in-2016-and-2017-projections$1,200 depending upon region and depending upon records is not unreasonable.

@Gilbert Ross JrI am Canadian and these prices are off labour at 40/hr Canadian so thats like 12.50 american with the exchange these days; maybe 12/75 if you wanted to give us Canadians the benefit of the doubt eh. 

If you want to show your virtue go coach Little League, volunteer at church, humane society etc.  

Some people have studied the behaviors of the most successful people in our society, and written books telling in great detail how those people successfully do what they do!

I found a portfolio lender (First American Bank) that keeps some of their mortgages in-house.

@Jon S.Thanks for providing list...I still consider Dallas has very diversified economy, here is list of companies with their headquarters of major regional presence....Energy (Exon...Telecommunication (ATT, Texas Instrument, Cisco, Ericsson...Finance (BOA, Chase, Charles Schwab, Commercia, Capital One...Retail (JC Penny, Newman Marcus, Kimberly clark, GameStop, Seven Eleven...Auto (Toyota, GM...Airlines (Southwest, American...Industrial (Fluor...Healthcare (Tenet...Real Estate (DR Horton...Defense (Raytheon, Bell, Lockheed Martin...Technology (ADS, HP...Insurance (Liberty, State Farm...Other can be found here....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companies_in_the_Dallas%E2%80%93Fort_Worth_metroplex

As a society we are about to eliminate the need for drivers, loaders, and warehouse personnel.

I am sure they will have some list or guideline for your properties like making sure you have a modern grounded electrical system, good plumbing fixtures, American with disability access etc. 

(Much better investment than a coffee farm) There is a big demand for affordable north american style rentals in many parts of Panama.

I am at the beginning of my search looking for good areas to purchase 1 to 2 short-term rentals in up-and-coming areas of Philadelphia...a plus for properties in need of major renovations, and ones close to African American cultural attractions.