I've noticed that in other threads the main benefit is access to the MLS.

In other areas, even if they are not, title companies and the like have access to closed transactions.

I know that investors often times have access to the "off market" or "pocket" deals before they are posted on the MLS. 

I own 5 duplexes in Uptown within 4 blocks of yours.

It felt pretty solid, but later when my home inspector (not a pest inspector) probed with a pocket knife, he was able to dig out a little bit of wood.I looked for mud tunnels on the outside of the foundation and in accessible areas of the garage and basement.

There was only one property I kicked myself for since i still think I could have made good money on but the person that bought it put it back up for sale and is still sitting on the property two years later.If you have or have access to capital I would say go for it but if you can't pay whatever your bid is in cash I don't think you would be able to be successful.

We have access to great deals and have experience in the construction field.

What I really want is someone who can tell us how to set things up (both business wise and personally) that will allow us to keep as much of the money we make as possible, but also help us plan for the future (both future income properties and retirement funds).I am looking for a CPA who has been around the investment income block, and isn't afraid of telling us what we need to do, or if something we want to do is a bad idea. 

It's an old school basement with stepped in walls that are in good shape, but the old school cinder blocks similar to a crawl space wall are deteriorated and broken.Anybody in Wichita,KS have a guy they would share?

It's also considered a block by block city, so it will be critical that you link up with someone that is reputable and understands the area.