My current CPA doesn't seem to be very investment savvy and I plan to purchase my first rental property in the next few months and want to find someone reputable.

@Joseph Tuczak call a few garage door companies that are reputable and get three estimates for the garage door.

Sure 1) Select and aquire solid properties built by top shelf home builders2) Acquire these properties in good neighborhoods that attract quality tenants that have an incentive to protect their own reputation so they won't destroy yours or your property or engage in conduct detrimental to all.3) Put into place solid property management that understands that their role isn't just to collect rent and fix toilets, but to protect you from liability in all areas that flow from property management like fully vetted tenant selection processes.4) Adequate solid property casualty and liability insurance for each property.5) As/if necessary umbrella insurance coverage tailored to your personal risk profile and risk mitigation goals. 

If you get a name or two here, then compare those references to their on line reputation, that is a great start to reducing your risk.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

And be prepared for the " I mailed it and it must have been lost in the mail" excuse.As Joe stated..... you are the boss.... this is your business...... this issue is not up for debate or negotiation..... these are your options to get me the rent.... use one of them or not and be prepared for the consequences of not paying the rent

If you did not do an appraisal, it won't cost you anything, I would find a reputable lender like @Chris Mason and start again.

Best way to grab accurate data is to walk through potential rehab jobs with reputable contractors

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions. 

We are still waiting on a court date.Each month, an extension of the original sales contract has been agreed upon and signed by the buyer and seller.My concern is what happens to all the money the buyer has invested if for whatever reason this deal does not go through.Are there laws or contract clauses that are typically included in a sale contract that results in a consequence for a seller that does not actually sell the house to the buyer, fulfilling their contract?