I am an insurance agent, income tax preparer, landlord and President of the Illinois REIA. 

Tax returns, no income even asked of!

Now I'm slowing getting all my tax docs ready for my CPA but I'm confused on how bookings in Dec 2023 affect my 2023 taxes.So for the bookings that happened at the end of last year Dec 2023 but didn't get paid out until Jan 2024, do I include these bookings/income for the 2023 tax year? 

I've had the same tax guy for years but he retired last year (just when things were getting good lol) and now I really want to connect with someone who can not only do my taxes but tell me best how to move forward in real estate investing. 

-My tax returns look crazy because all my income is offset by massive depreciation.

It is my understanding that they use your tax returns to verify your income.

also where can I find lists of tax sales?

You will need to do a Tourist development tax application and a short-term rental application.

It is so fun to see their faces when they see the cash flow, tax deductions, ROI, Appreciation, that is possible from one property. 

If we want to use round numbers and say that all lender, title, insurance, and taxes total $7500 in closing costs, then you would receive $93,750 - $7500 = $86,250 at closing.The clients that I work with on refinances in Memphis are all cash-flowing really well, so I love the idea of picking up another property there.