Welcome to the game @Savannah Walbert, I would strongly advise you to start looking into what sort of real estate strategies are tax-efficient such as short term rentals with the "short term rental loophole" or multifamily / commercial with "real estate professional status".

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.

@Kevin Si I agree with @Kory Reynolds - you want to work with a professional who fundamentally understands your business, whatever that is.

Too many to list . . .Self-managing for now Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

As such, before making any investments always do your homework and consult financial advisors and real estate professionals where possible.We’ve put together a list of common mistakes that first-time (and sometimes veteran!)

I have found that rather than hire a “professional” property manager, (although I have had great success with just such in one instance, and a very bad experience in another), find someone with experience in property management who desires to build long term equity.  

While professionals can get costly -- especially starting out -- it only takes one person getting upset to derail everything you worked had to build.

Jared (laughing) ... ummm, are you really on here asking for a "Professional Referral" for a tradesman, after stating that you are probably just going to hire a "handyman" to get it done because it will be cheaper!?!?!?!?

I'm seeking an experienced real estate lawyer licensed in Virginia. 

I am new to the real estate investing field and am seeking advise between choosing a HELOC/Cash Out refinance loan for funding.My primary home is paid off and valued at approximately 600k.