Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

At the moment we have a tenant who is being quite difficult... communication completely eradicated.

Let's break down some factors that might impact your cash flow projections:Finding a duplex in the $300k–$400k range might be difficult in NYC due to the city's comparatively high property costs, especially in upscale districts.

Will your identified markets be an easy or difficult area to sell once it’s time?

I have to say it’s not an easy job to do especially when I have to deal with difficult tenants.

Most of my clients are real estate investors.

When your plumber doesn't show up because he chose a bigger job or a client that he had a long standing relationship with over your job that's frustrating but it's a reality.  

Some accountants are still taking on new clients. 

I agree with you that it would be best to have both the company on the lease in addition to the tenant, we're just having a difficult time figuring out how to do that because of the language on our lease- It just used the word "tenant", so we're not sure how to clarify one party is financially responsible, while the other party will actually be residing there (tenant)-

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.