If your accountant offers QB training or consultation, I would recommend sitting with him for an hour or two to go over your set up and procedures, this is also important.

I would love someone who is an active real estate investor and is trained in tax strategy (not a requirement but the more first hand knowledge the better) Anyone got any recommendations for me?

There are people on the Internet who teach this skill for price- I don't have a direct recommendation, but they're out there.

Institute additional phishing attempt trainings with your IT group.Increase Cybersecurity: Ensure your software and safety protocols are up-to-date.

Offer to sit open houses for agents (you can do this through your state Workplace group), attend eXp’s virtual and live training & networking events and of course work with your Mentor who should be able to best guide you.  

)For a moment I felt the lure of push button marketing on the internet with instant access to cash buyers and amazing leads!

These transactions don't included additional expenses the business incurs like meals, travel, dues, subscriptions, marketing, accounting, licenses, phone, internet, etc.

We removed it, and when with 2 propane heaters (one for the basement and one for the cabin).Some other things to think about:- Hammock- Bug spray- Boot tray for shoes- Snow shovels- Coffee and condiments for when they are snowed in and can't get out- Fly swatter for summer- If no internet service, then consider getting Starlink. 

What is astounding to me is the ready acceptance by the people purchasing these guru programs that with only the guru training they’ll be able to make tons of cash by identifying and tying up all these 40% + discount deals that all of us with the experience, education and capital have somehow missed.  

We don't actively seek talent from other brokerages and instead focus on training individuals from scratch.