A very good source of local analysis is rereport.com

However, if you are looking for someone local there are few in CA and even LA who may be taking on clients.

He is a tenured professor at a local college.

Local leasing brokers are great resources for these particulars as well. 

Really no reason your accountant has to be local.

. #1 - Charleston, SC area - Worth: ~800k / Balance on mortgage: $230k / Excellent rental history 5y+ @ $3,300/month / Divorce buyout #2 - Syracuse NY area - Worth: ~600k / Balance on mortgage: $185k / No rental history (just inherited with brother) but in a desirable area so local realtors say it will rent easily in the $2,000-$2,500 range / Brother is partner#3 - Kansas City, MO - Worth: ~200k / Balance on mortgage: $100k / Excellent rental history 4y+ @ $1,200/month / Divorce buyout First choice is to pay off partners in a clean lump sum now (one wants to buy ASAP in another market, the other wants to build ASAP), but I'm open to brainstorming for options.I live in Portland OR and rent my primary address. 

If they are a crime victim they should also go to their local police department's financial crimes unit, contact financial crimes where the fraud is based and call or go into their local FBI office and ask to speak to the duty agent. 

Your reputation does matter.I would try to find a local wholesaler that is willing to work with you and I would get instructed in how to dispo a deal before you go under contract with anyone.If you have any questions I'm always happy to share my knowledge.Good luck to you!

Hey @Alex Gonzalez - have you already attended a local meetup or two?

Most of the smaller, locally owned companies have terrible online reviews.