With that said, below are some tips on how to find a local CPA.1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.4) Verify that your CPA is licensed.

Thanks for the tip!

@Garrett Minter Thank you for the tip.

@Evan Polaski The way our sow was laid out left a A or B option for the contractor to fill out next to each item (Just like your list, demo, framing, concrete, etc. broken out) where they could order the project in any way they wanted A being starting beginning half or B for the second half. 

I, on the other hand, feel I need a little bit more, like something in writing from that person that says they will not give the code to anyone and that if something is not left locked properly and the house is broken in because of that, then they would be held liable or something of the sort.I remember that there are people who do this, but I don't remember if there is a name or there is an example of said "addendum" for it. 

Any advice, tips, or trade “secrets” that might help me find the right formula to be successful. 

Real Estate Taxation is nothing new and you can certainly find a local CPA that specializes in Real Estate.Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.You can verify your CPA is licensed by Michigan by visiting the following website - https://www.lara.michigan.gov/...You should only look for an out-of-state CPA after you take the above steps.

Here are a few tips I keep in mind.1.

I am currently interested in direct mail marketing, but would love any other tips for finding off market deals.

What things to focus on more, just any tips for a new real estate agent would be great.