CPAs that really know the back and front of not only fix and flip but investing write offs/tax liability. 

Seller financing still implies a transaction and therefore a tax event.

@Michael Shea I'm not a tax accountant, but I've done the rent by room strategy for over 6 years as a house hacker, and I've recognized rent by room tenants rents in the Schedule E part of the tax return.

Tax BenefitsIf you are down one but up the other three, it can make sense.

Think of it like the escrows you likely pay your mortgage servicer for Insurance and Taxes, or your estimated taxes to IRS.  

Our current focus is working on 1-4 unit fix and flips, but eventually work towards being able to refinance properties and keep and cash flow them.My question is  tailored on the the way I should structure our relationship for the legal and tax base purposes.Should I secure the deals under my business and pay my partner out of my business operating account?

Did you know about various tax credits available for real estate?

I need to prepare for tax filing and potential audits, but I'm unsure if receipts for every expense are necessary.I had an incident where the PM mentioned a referral fee of $350 for a tenant, but the bill showed $400.

How much should I budget for taxes on rental income (For example if mortgage and fees are an even $3000 per month, what should I actually charge to breakeven after taxes, much less cashflow)?

We are leaving CA for tax reasons and because the distance of maintaining properties was getting to be too much (there were not great property managers or contractors so we were having to travel back for everything).We have made a few offers on 4plexes in Las Vegas but have not found the right property yet.