I'm looking at getting advice on getting a reliable book keeping, tax advice and preparation in the DFW/Plano area.

Ask for a copy of their checklist and be prepared ahead of time.Use the same screening criteria for all prospective tenants.

We're prepared to offer him some cash to move out this weekend (or next if we have to) so we can skip the whole 3 Day and/or eviction process. 

Some people do great as landlords of their own properties, but most people I know who own rentals are not at all prepared to properly handle an eviction much less a shooting during eviction.

The Human in us desires a Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Partner or Instructor to validate the information being received within the material, to be able to then bounce the information off of others with related knowledge (BP can assist with this aspect for sure) and finally to be held accountable to turn that information into action which should result in positive growth (and even higher income/profits as related to a career or business venture).Now I know, everyone can see or not see value in investing money to obtain a foundation or even an advanced knowledge taught by practicing professional instructors in the area related to the information sought, but why don't we complain about those same investments into an Accredited College for a paper degree which is suppose to have you prepared for the "Real World" experiences that come afterwards and sometimes fall short?

I am also prepared to go the other direction.

Is there anything in particular that I should do to prepare for purchased my first personal residence?

However, I just think you are in over your head and I say that because I've fought the fight and am almost out of that rut in my investing to a smoother path, but if you do this without the correct preparation you could flat out get in trouble and I would hate to see that happen to anyone when it can be avoided.Please don't buy this unless you yourself KNOW you are ready to meet the challenge.

A CPA is licensed by the state but can prepare returns in each state.

That prepared me in the best way possible for getting myself into a flip.