I'm in the process of overhauling my lease as we speak.

Accounting firms typically have nothing to do with this process unless somehow the title company subcontracted the preparation of the 8288 to them (which really isn’t necessary as it doesn’t require tax expertise, only familiarity with the FIRPTA procedures in general, which any title co who’s worked with a sale by a foreign person would likely know).This is indeed a weird situation and it definitely is unsupported by any authority in the code and regulations to send the withholding tax amount to an accounting firm acting as a middle man for the IRS unless they somehow expressly made an agreement to do so.Good luck with that

It’s a bit of a process with several steps, but it's totally doable and well worth it for the added income!

I'm in the process of changing companies so I have faith the new folks can deal with it. 

Your systems and processes will make or break you.

What is the best financing option for someone just getting in to real estate to purchase their first property and what does that process look like for someone just establishing a business?

In particular- how was the process when the tenant moved out and there were charges reported against the Security Deposit? 

Conduct due diligence to uncover any potential legal liabilities.Overleveraging: Excessive debt or aggressive financing structures may leave little room for unforeseen expenses or market downturns.

The assessment process for commercial properties often involves evaluating the property's income-generating potential, which can lead to higher taxes than residential properties.

Same process as a personal mortgage for commercial?