Carson is unique in that he is proposing an elimination of all itemized deductions.

Unless he/she gave you a really, really good (read: unique and rare) reason to utilize an S-Corp after you explaining your current holdings, that accountant is clueless when is comes to real estate.

I received this info from @Nathan Sharp when I first started. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/09/how-to-buy-a-small-multifamily-property/ (How to buy a small multifamily property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/(guide to buying a duplex)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/16/how-to-choose-areas-multifamily-deals/ (Choosing multi-family deals) BP Podcast 061:How to Succeed in Multifamily Investing – A Unique Conversation with Josh, Brandon, and BenBP Podcast 131: Investing in Multifamily Properties in a HOT Real Estate Market with Serge Shukhathttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/03/07/profitable-ethical-landlord/The bottom line is that you must take action to start.Don't get bogged down with analysis paralysis.

Real EstateBecause each piece of real estate is unique and its valuation is complicated, a detailed appraisal by a professional appraiser is necessary.The appraiser must be thoroughly trained in the application of appraisal principles and theory.

I will definitely save money and so can you but you have to be organized and get a few key players right.

Look up Kevin Carbon- he organizes the Meetups down here....

And if you are too busy "running your business" to run your business, then get a bookkeeper, VA, or whatever you need to get organized enough to have a business rather than hobby.

I need to do that and get organized like that. 

I think I recognize John Anderson's organization at work here.

Not quite sure what the protocol is in other states for a for sale by owner transaction, but in Southern California the escrow company organizes the closing.