Newbie here - learned a very valuable lesson on my first property (actually a few, but that's another story).

Lessons learned?

Just my two cents and lessons learned.

Expensive lesson learned but you will recover

If I were to apply for a CFO role now, more than likely I have to advantage over a CFO that was in a manufacturing company for a real estate company.EAs specializes specifically in taxationCPAs have a broader knowledge for accounting, auditing, financial planning, and taxation.EA must pass a 3-part IRS exam and do not require a college degreeCPA need a degree in accounting, 150 credit hours of education, must a 4-part CPA exam.EAs often charge a lower fees

Here in College Station, TX I'd say its no big deal just cross your T's dot your I's, and head on down to the local justice of the peace. 

One lesson is careful to be swayed by U tubes and claims .

My wife and I were ripped off big-time by a Cleveland con artist over the course of several months between 2023-2024, so we learned this lesson the hard way.   

Lessons learned?

In addition to medical professionals, we also have college/grad students.