Typically, they are also much better paid.A Certified Public Accountant is allowed to perform certain duties that regular accountants are not permitted to do, such as preparing an audited financial statement, or acting as a taxpayer or company representative in discussion with IRS Revenue Officers or Counsel.

I need tax advising and preparation, and I'd like to be able to meet someone face to face and for it to be someone who knows the local market.

@JC Chavez you can do perfectly fine in Cleveland as long as you have your team in place...if you are buying $50k properties, prepare for some heartburn...if you are realistic on your purchase prices and ROI, you can find a deal that meets your needs for less than almost any other city in Ohio.

I have a pre approval letter prepared to make offers. 

If you don't know what you're doing, I recommend you be prepared to hire an attorney immediately so the tenants know you're serious.What makes it worse?

I am preparing to purchase my first investment property and am looking at a variety of different strategies (mainly multifamily & house-hacking), but I am struggling with what to seek for a pre-approval amount. 

-Kitchens give your guests the chance to prepare food and keep food on-site.

The common response I get from most is, "Well, I gave all my documents to my CPA and they prepared and filed it for me."  

I am also preparing to make my first investment.

If it’s both he needs to be prepared for 2 different requests, expectations, and 2 different marketing channels