REI CPA and Legal in Austin?

[James Lindsey]

So I am trying to think ahead here. I will be making my first purchase as hopefully a house hack next summer. I was looking for opinions on whether or not I should find and talk to a rei CPA and lawyer as the new year starts or if I even need to talk to one at all? I have been given advice to go both ways. I'm looking to be as prepared as I can be and do not want the learning curve of running things like a business when it comes time to purchase and rent out.