Don't buy stuff you don't need just to lower your tax burden.7) Don't worry about it too much - accept the fact that in order to have a big tax bill...it means you (typically) had to make a bunch of money. 

Is a fee typical or what has anyone's experience been or any suggestions.?  

If it's a single family home, those are typically valued by similar houses that sold in the area.

For example, could we partner with a licensed broker who could handle the negotiation and money and we handle all the things related to guest and property care?

If they can get you, for example, 10k back from the IRS and charge you 1k, you have the peace of mind knowing it was done properly and still come out ahead.

Also, take into account that lenders will typically lower the LTV in rural areas. 

For example, if a client gives me the income and expenses on the rentals and it does not include mortgage interest, taxes, insurance or repairs, I have a follow-up question just to confirm that information is accurate.

@William CoetCapex is typically not included in NOI calculations

So, for example, adding an addition would require hard-wired smoke detectors in the addition but not in the main house.

@Corey Meyer my business account I have them pay by zelle or you there are a number of ways for example on apartments .com they can enter info for an ACH transfer.