@Philip Cook -- thanks for the tip!

@Brian DanoYou have to be careful when visiting places like H&R Block, Liberty, etc as they are run as a 'franchise' and normally owned by a CPA or EA who hire those with little experience to help prepare tax returns.You can check out the craigslist hiring section and you will see ads for H&R block hiring and mentioning 'no experience needed'.Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.

Let me know if anyone has any tips.

Any tips for rental property investment in Miami?

What are some tips and tricks for a newbie like myself?

Any tips for newlandlords starting out?

I am pursuing a Career in becoming an MLO (Mortgage Loan Officer) any tips or insights for the new guy?

Any other tips and suggestions to choose my market is appreciated. 

The best and most optimal path forward will essentially be dictated by their wishes, and should take into consideration asset protection, income taxes and estate/gift taxes.

Do you have any tips on what to look for, or where to look to assess the quality of a particular market?