I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

I don't think you should prioritize paying it off.Instead, I think you should prioritize using your savings to find investments that can make you more than 4.25%. 

So, unless you are already a high income earner, there is little tax advantage to holding properties in a corporation.The biggest advantage to a corporation comes with size or when you have other players involved.

I also wanted to start assembling my teams and key players in these areas.Update:-Internet here is scarce, I am extremely busy.

That being said going back to vampires - a true investor should prioritize opportunity.

easy go to the Trustee sales  get Property Radar subscription and follow the NODS and the sales.. show up and sale and see who walks up and hands the crier 500k cashiers checks.. to buy a foreclosure those are your players.

Looking for a "diet" of books for understanding the broader RE industry and all the moving parts and key players.

They are reserved for players in the inner circle and established closers.

I'm still in beta and am redoing this exercise now as a retiree.A couple of techniques I used back then: Tony Robbins sold the cassette tapes Unlimited Power that helped me identify and prioritize my short, medium, and long term goals.

@Andres Felipe Aristizabal I prioritize job growth and population growth.