I have been doing my own returns, but i am low on bandwith with what i have on my plate. so wondering if there are good CPAs that you would recommend. 

Using these strategies you should be able to earn at least 15% return.

They either are protected by their receptionist or will not return calls or emails.

I mean I understand that if I invest $1000 and make $100 over the course of the year then I got a 10% return. 

You might also consider a full size van though, as they often times have the same amount of storage but you can close up your tools more easily for the night.

Unless you have dozens of properties one LLC per state should suffice.If you have a Wyoming LLC that does business in Illinois under that LLC you need to file as a foreign entity and submit an Illinois income tax return as well as Wyoming.Unless you live in Wyoming you have no need of paying for multiple filing fees and tax returns.

Just filed personal tax return for 2017. 

but I don't know how to finance the remodels needed, because each unit will be remodeled as tenants move out and not all at once (All the units are currently being rented aka instant return).

We had a blast and my kids loved it too, but there wasn't much financial return besides appreciation...time to sell!

Even though the income from the property has been reported on our joint tax return for over 15 years (farm lease).