In fairness, it was a generic question so I should have expected a generic response..I've since read the Book on Tax Strategies, and I feel like there was some additional things that I could have been doing..not necessarily the CPA's fault for not knowing/offering the same info to me, but I can't afford to leave any money on the table here.The only reason I'm asking the hivemind is I want to tread lightly because I respect this guy; he reached out to me and gave me an hour of his time when my wife passed to help me get stuff straightened out..but I also want to feel confident that he's going to be giving me recommendations tailored to my situation.I was just thinking of asking if he knew about self-directed IRAs as a kind of litmus test..anybody else have any non-confrontational questions that I could use to see if I should still use him?

Step in with confidence by doing the following:1 - Learn how to analyze markets. 

Then, you can pull that trigger with confidence!

If the LP has other investment options, I think they're more likely to choose your transaction over another based on their relationship, confidence and communications with you and team rather than a difference of 1% pref or projected IRR. 

Getting worked up over $200 is a symptom - as it probably shows the mistrust or lack of confidence you have in that person.  

To be clear, I am confident and believe I have the resources in place to get it done despite being a bit nervous (of course). 

Preparing for these steps will give you confidence to take on your first deal.

With the concerns of finding new tenants, many of us have considered stopping renovations when we don't have as much confidence or assurances that foot traffic and new leases will be coming in at the normal rate of pre-COVID.

About 102,000 say they have no confidence in their ability to make next month’s rent, and 78,000 have only slight confidence.

@Sean McDonnell Hood morning and thank you for the vote of confidence and also responding to me.