I work with a retired man would can draw plans for houses and used to build houses. 

What is your plan for using your license?

People don't do this for free, which is why in multifamily you more or less have to buy into a paid mentorship program.

CPAs, while essential for tax optimization and financial oversight, may not always be viewed as indispensable in the initial planning phase.Communication Gaps: There may be communication gaps or misunderstandings about the roles and contributions of CPAs versus attorneys and GPs.

If you don't have experience, you'll have a hard time getting financing on something like this as your first property because lenders will want you to have experience, especially if you don't plan to hire professional management.

I plan to live on the property and eventually sell (it's vacant with no squatters).

I plan on stating in the lease absolutely no space heaters as they draw a ton of amperage.

I am planning to perform a cost segregation study on the STR's I have purchased to take advantage of the bonus depreciation rules currently in effect to offset the tax consequences of leaving some $$ on the table coming out of my 1031 exchange.

Echoing what Nathan said-make sure you compare the scope of work both are planning on doing and vet your person.

I'm planning to reach out to a host of a comparable MTR unit in Ontario Ranch, CA.