This is for just someone who puts the numbers in the boxes for you, most of them are seasonal, and you won't see them again - if you have an issue, someone else will deal with it in the future.If a CPA/EA isn't charging substantially more than these amounts, they are likely short changing themselves given they are often providing substantially more in services, guidance, strategy, etc.

The properties in this area aren’t priced very high so this market should be great for the BRRRR strategy.

Don't expect your CPA/tax professional to understand tax strategy with investment real estate.

I don't believe waiting is the right decision, but I do believe in putting together a strategy to maximize your opportunity. 

I want to use maybe the first dozen jobs or so as free labor for the customer.

Seems like everyone has a bad deal at least once or twice in their real estate journey, no matter what strategy they try!

I see this strategy tossed around on here and quite certain the strategy is in violation of the loan terms.

This is also a buy and hold strategy.

To ascertain the effect on your tax status, including any potential advantages and deductions, speak with a tax specialist.Consider how your condo purchase fits into your long-term real estate investment strategy.

Are there ways to tell if one area of a major city is appreciating in value vs another area (besides picking a dozen properties and analyzing zillow estimates (or sales comps/tax assesments, etc) ?