There are not many multi-family options available in my local area, and the ones that are available are overpriced or the current rent rolls are extremely below market average($200-$400 per unit).

I'm from a HCOL area(SF), so it is almost impossible to invest locally

Our local magistrates handle landlord/tenant complaints the same whether they are Section 8 or non-Section 8 tenants. 

A very good source of local analysis is rereport.com

However, if you are looking for someone local there are few in CA and even LA who may be taking on clients.

This may seem silly but for the last year we've become members of the local landlords association even though we own zero rentals and are not, in fact landlords.

He is a tenured professor at a local college.

Local leasing brokers are great resources for these particulars as well. 

Really no reason your accountant has to be local.

. #1 - Charleston, SC area - Worth: ~800k / Balance on mortgage: $230k / Excellent rental history 5y+ @ $3,300/month / Divorce buyout #2 - Syracuse NY area - Worth: ~600k / Balance on mortgage: $185k / No rental history (just inherited with brother) but in a desirable area so local realtors say it will rent easily in the $2,000-$2,500 range / Brother is partner#3 - Kansas City, MO - Worth: ~200k / Balance on mortgage: $100k / Excellent rental history 4y+ @ $1,200/month / Divorce buyout First choice is to pay off partners in a clean lump sum now (one wants to buy ASAP in another market, the other wants to build ASAP), but I'm open to brainstorming for options.I live in Portland OR and rent my primary address.