I'm starting my hunt for "just the right fit," tax professional and/or CPA for my newly established real estate investing business and was seeking recommendations or advice? 

I'd be more concerned about rental law and regulations in NY vs. the coronavirus effecting the finger lake region's rental market. 

These cities in Franklin County, PA have less regulations than the city part of Hagerstown and similar returns.

You would either need to establish a relationship with a local lender and sell them your vision of what you are doing or a lender who has no clue and hope it slips the cracks IF you get a favorable appraisal.

Until you are established and really understand the RE investment market you should learn to manage yourself for sure.

So you have to be patient and persistent when it comes to establishing relationships and building trust. 

@Mao Pmn most established contractors you don't have a relationship with will be hesitant to follow you around to give bids on properties your are not at least under contract on. 

Step #2, work to establish business lines with home depot, office depot, etc. under your business and use the credit; otherwise, you won't get any benefit. 

Both LOCs were established before Dec 2017.

If you're staying local, I would say either rent to one tenant / family, self manage, or establish a great relationship with one of the renters that can take over landlord duties and you can cut their rent down $100 / mo or so.