Be professional, friendly, but firm.

Are they family/friends or are they professional/full time investors, etc?

I would welcome comments, strategies, suggestions and introductions to tax professionals regarding VR property ownership, rehabs, deductions, liabilities, etc...Thank you!

I'm looking for recommendations of Tax Professionals in the Orlando area that have experience working with Real Estate Investors, or are REI themselves.

Keep in mind this 8% PM part is best case scenario. 14% is likely more realistic long run with lease up fees and service calls.

I'm definitely looking into the various strategies for getting started and will absolutely seek professional help and advice on the first few deals once I get down to it.

My husband is a handy man he is more than willing to do as much work as he can besides things that a professional should do.

FYI -- In addition to the $495 Professional Edition that Michael mentioned, my company realdata.com offers a $159 Express Edition which is geared more toward multi-family property.

We do want, however, to be efficient and show the house to all interested parties at the same time.  

Information is very important - asking the right questions and knowing how to respond to responses will mark you as a rank amateur or professional who knows what to do and how to get the the bottom line quickly and close a deal.