CPA's do not perform cost segregation studies.You want to work with a CPA who can recommend cost segregation companies and know how to analyze and implement the study on your return.best of luck

I believe what has driven me to focus on working with investors, has a lot to do with my flexibility and ability to perform most of the things you can do in a home, and eye for design and detail.

These are the folks who are required to perform your 1031 exchanges. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Comps look good in the area for 3 bed 2 bath single family.Call up the appraiser that did recent appraisal, give them a list of the work to be performed, and pay them to give you a “subject to” appraisal.

How has the first one been performing for you? 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

It gives you a great low down payment option but it does rely on your personal income and debts.DSCR works better if you don't want to use your personal income and debts, but instead go off the performance of the property to pay for itself.

Performed a majority of the work myself.