Biggerpockets search function - Use the search function to see if a BP colleague requested a CPA/Attorney in your area.

Search for due-on-sale clauses for deeper discussion on that strategy.

A bunch come up in my search, but it's tough to choose!

Depending on where you are in your search, I could help you get a qualification for loan as well as guide you on the Home Buying process.

I spent a better part of a year searching for cash flowing properties in Belleville, Columbia, Waterloo, O'Fallon, Collinsville, Dupo, Edwardsville, etc. 

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

(FYI - I didn't get your mention . . . make sure to select a person's name from the little menu that pops up as you type @name).

That way once you are in the city you spend less time searching for properties and actually looking at them.

What did you consider when selecting a brokerage to work with?

Nothing that can't be overcome, but REO's will usually take just a little bit longer - maybe 2 or 3 days more than a traditional search & underwrite.