Check out the nearby members and network at https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet, it will help you a lot to find partners that can help you out in investing.

@William FisherThere are several options to finding a local CPA/tax specialist.1) Use the biggerpockets search function to see if someone already is in search of a CPA in Central New Jersey.

You must MUST talk with a CPA.

I'm meeting with my CPA next week.

Would love to network and meet some like minded folks!

You may get a property manager, but turn that into a networking opportunity.

In a round-about way, I'm asking for help and looking to see if I should completely back out of this or if there is someone in the Portland area willing to help out a newbie and gain a property along the way while also increasing your network. 

If you don't want to hurt your old accountant's "feelings," I would just tell him that after discussing the situation with your partner, you both felt it would be better to have a separate CPAs for the rentals than the main CPA that you both use. 

I can't imagine any networking course is worth this.

Wondering if anyone has recommendations for an investor friendly agent in Lansing, Pontiac and Hazel Park / Detroit Michigan.Looking to network and make connections in the area.