Really depends on what you are looking for and your resources obviously. 

I am in need of a seasoned/experienced accountant to guide me in the process and also that could help me clean up my books to better track where all my money is going.

Or, if two buy-and-hold investors are both looking for 10% CoC return, but one is financing traditionally with 25% down and the other is able to use seller financing and only needs to put 5% down, the math will be very different between those two investors as well.So, I would say start by trying to identify some criteria to help direct how you'll run your numbers (i.e. a certain CoC return or Cap Rate... you don't need specifics for EVERYTHING, but set a couple to guide you based on your long-term goals.).

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Gloria,Based on the excerpt below from the TN Business Tax Guide (google this for your reference), operators of residential and non-residential buildings other than hotels, motels, or rooming houses are exempt.

All discussed in my 10 Step Guide. 

I'll pm some resources to you.

I have put together a great resource I would like to share with you that 1. helps investors understand the way we view property classes and 2. outlines all the different areas we usually invest in with all the school ratings.

I have been reading the Beginners Guide (great info in there) and learning a lot.

Are you aware of any other resources on the site for Oregon investors?