The difference between CPAs and EAs is addressed  here (scroll down to my long comment on that old thread): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...As to finding competent tax accountants, there are 20+ of us right here on this forum.

STR is very different from LTR in so many ways and if you are going to self manage, it is not an easy transition. 

We can stream off 3 TV's and browse the internet on the 12mb.So if you can get 100mb or so for significantly less, then I would do that.Now it will be different if you offer a working vacation options, then more would be better.

I manage MTRs in 4 different markets and my VA is doing almost all of the day to day management 

Although I understand that corporate real estate is so different from residential, I hope that some knowledge and skills are transferable and I can turbo charge and learn fast!

It's different for every state. 

There are many different products out there that should fit your needs.

You have a general idea of what you are looking for but those are 3 vastly different markets with variations in pricing and inventory.

I don't know your market, but perhaps look for a home where you can find more bedroom space in the main house.

I am looking at a few different properties in Beaumont Texas for section 8 rentals, wanted to reach out to the community and see if anyone has experience with this type of rentals in the area.