I have a business debit card, but didn't take the bank up on the credit card offer at the time as I was preserving my personal credit while we were in the summer house shopping market - that's another story!

I do whatever I can to preserve every penny of my reserves that I can.

Which means essentially, I have to seek permission from the the Historic Preservation Committee.  

I'd guess what we are saying is that we must preserve our democratic rights as our world and it's resources grow smaller & smaller.

Make sure that the team is well versed in self directing, legal entities, family asset management and protection and wealth preservation before you use them. 

I look at the areas growth potential (preserve my investment) and the supply versus demand for rentals.

Sorry this is not helping too much, but I think you should perhaps look for referrals for competent CPAs and pay their rate as opposed to looking for a CPA at a certain rate and obtain their services.A good CPA, financial planner, estate & wealth planner (like myself, hint, hint) would see just from your small description that you may need some planning and structuring to ensure good asset protection strategies, long term wealth growth and benefits plus estate structuring to fully protect and preserve your valuable assets for the future.It is true that right now is an extremely busy time for accountants and if what you are looking for is not a tax return, then most places would hold you off until after April 15.Joe

Retired at 50, my why is to preserve what I got.

If the property is in reasonable shape then the cost of FC is mitigated and the holding costs will be for preservation service, accrued property tax, sales costs on liquidation and if needed, any repairs to make it financeable to an owner occupant.

You were a party of interest that has lawful rights to preserve the property.