Regardless, the location of your CPA is not as imperative as their knowledge in REI. since you are looking to grow your real estate portfolio, I would talk to a few CPAs (that specialize in REI), and, specifically, those that offer packages for tax planning.

I kind of think of this specific scenario like a Short Sale.

The architect can provide specifications for various interior and exterior finishes and materials.

You will have a larger pool of folks that say, we always like to stay at Caribe or a Phoenix property, so they will be specifically searching for those types of properties. 

Send me a note if you want to chat in more detail or check out specific inventory. 

Every investor has stories of running into significant unforeseen issues, having repairs go significantly over budget or having a nightmare tenant.

I invest there myself quite a bit (just bought another duplex last week) and do a ton outside my own portfolio as well.Definitely take the time to understand the market or interview several teams before working with anyone.I'm happy to shoot you some Detroit specific resources that would help a ton.

I’ve specifically asked one insurance broker if there is such a thing as a blanket earthquake policy and there doesn’t appear to be.

Additional information: rZoning permit from 1/16/1956 with a variance granting this as a 3 family unitI have no building permit saying this allows this as a 3 familyI am asking for any advice specifically for Philadelphia, PA.

I'm interested in buying a vacation rental in the area, I do not have any specific property picked out at this time.