Completely depends on the neighborhood! 

I've been in the business for 20 years and have a few great connections.

Hi Mel - operating in 90026 and 91364 - moving out of LA to areas more business friendly - so far Riverside county has been much better in that regard.

I personally use prop stream for my business needs, allows me to see everything I need to see.

If cost is a big factor which I completely understand during these times, then search around but know finding that real estate-friendly accountant that is in the $1,300 (depending on your situation) range and having a good relationship with them might be difficult to find.Lastly, ask her if additional services come with that price. 99% of the time the answer is no, but some firms offer free mid-year calls or check-ins for being a tax preparation client.If you're comfortable reaching out to remote firms contact anyone here in the forums.

We still need to send the business plan to one of the private lenders who we have been talking to and who has been giving us pointers helping us along the way as we are new Real Estate Investors. 

Again it depends on each deal. 

I have never dealt with Section 8 in my normal course of business.

Have around 10 units self managed and looking to optimize my business systems to be slightly more scalable and automated.

The system protects the criminals more than the law abiding business operators.I agree with others though, turn it over to a local competent collection service.