@Ann Bellamy @Stephen Mellert@Chris MathesonI contacted one of the CPAs mentioned frequently on here for some consultation and was quoted $350/hr and was told to expect an hour on the phone and that I'd be paying for another half hour off the phone for notes cleanup.  

@Lashar Cunningham I get asked frequently for properties to house-hack in the Nashville market.

After that's established in theory couldn't I utilize credit cards that offer frequent flyer miles to then be able to make purchases earn miles and then travel for free to go check on set properties for inspections or any damage that may be done to the property and such to then write it off as a business expense for tax purposes?

Hello, Frequent visitor to this forum to learn about landlord for the last few years and have a few rental properties in DFW area.

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We used local hard money that I work with frequently.

@Bobby DavisI am surprised no one chimed in and gave you a recommendation.I would recommend the following if you are looking for a local CPA.1) put a keyword alert for "Texas" and "San Marcos" and you will notice that a lot of frequent posters with those keywords in the alerts.

- Is the subject property in a well-populated area where there is evidence of properties trading frequently?

Frequently to the the disadvantage of the other citizens of Eugene who are too busy going to work or school to have time  to be an activist.