If they just want a steady return on their money and not have a chance at the upside potential then a fixed preferred return would be best for them.

@Jacob HollerYou need to review your loans (preferably with your attorney) and see if you are able to move these properties into a LLC without a due-on-sale.

I'm looking for someone local to start doing my taxes, preferably someone quite knowledgeable about real estate related tax laws.

We do absentee walk through sometimes and we actually prefer it because you don't have a tenant trying to argue with everything you are making note of.

I'd prefer local to Texas. 

.- find a home that needs repair, preferably off market so you don't compete with retail buyers.- walk the property with a contractor or specialty contractor(s) (electrician, plumber depending on the issues) to get an estimate(s) of the rehab.  

Hey Everybody,Any preferences on SDIRA custodians?

. $90k was his preferred, I keep advertising DM for last 8mo waiting on getting some better leads.

I have invested in a real estate mentor which was pretty good, but I prefer to work with someone local vs virtually.

Preferably a fellow investor.