Just curious if anyone has a solid reference for a good CPA and attorney (both with experience in real estate investing) in the Cincinnati area.

I do have several contacts within my network who are based in the K-zoo area.

You should really speak to a CPA regarding the different scenarios of gifting.

I'm looking to connect with and network with members who have similar interests. 

Thanks for the advice.Still didn't open yet a US account because I'm investing with a partner (also lives abroad), and after consulting with a lawyer and CPA it makes sense that my partner and I form an LLC for the property, which means the account I open won't be under my name personally (but we will open an account in the States).I'm not sure how much I like the idea of moving money through a British bank, doesn't it raise costs adding another mediator in the process?

Since then I've bought 4 more buy & holds, flipped 2 homes, sold 4 of the 5 buy & holds, and have passive investments into various commercial properties including a hotel in Dallas, a new construction of a student housing apartment in Central Texas, a land deal in Austin, TX, and a commercial real estate fund specializing in Class A residential assets in NYC.I'm looking to continue my real estate education, expand my network base, share my knowledge and experiences with others, and ultimately get into syndicating of my own deals.Happy to help anyway I can and look forward to getting to know the BP network!

I've spent all day on the phone with a variety of professionals, including the IRS, CPA's, attorneys and SDIRA custodians, who all have all given me different answers to that same question and most with different explanations why or why not.  

He's an older guy also, and from what I've heard I'm not sure his CPA is 100% investor friendly.

I've been networking and attending local REIA meetings.

Why not take advantage of free networking and educational opportunities?