Tips on how to find an excellent CPA and Lawyer

Tips on how to find an excellent CPA and Lawyer

Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 3 votes

Hello everyone I am just getting my feet wet with landlording and real estate investing. I am hopefully closing on my first investment around the 5th of July and I am going to do some cosmetic upgrades to the house and then start renting to students in August. 

My question is how does one find a quality CPA and a quality Lawyer. I am not too concerned with price because I know sometimes with these professional services if you try to save money you will get what you pay for. But I would like to try to cut down on the mistakes in choosing someone to do my taxes (since they are going to get a lot more complex) and someone who can help me with any legal issues and questions.

I am in Atlanta, GA so if anyone has any recommendations or referrals in Atlanta, that would be cool too.

Thank you guys, as always you all are awesome,

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  • Real Estate Agent · Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 846 votes
    10y

    I'm also very interested in this topic. I've got the lawyer covered if I ever need to talk to one, but the accountant is still up in the air. 

  • Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    @Anthony Angotti how did you find your lawyer, did you already know someone or did you just interview lawyers until you found someone you liked

  • Real Estate Agent · Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 846 votes
    10y

    @Marc Daffner reached out online. 

    There are some good people on here. Did you do a new member introduction?

  • Farmington, NM · Member since 2016 · 1 post · 0 votes
    10y

    you might want to get a referral from a real estate agent. Then interview. You might also want to check ads and look for lawyers that advertise they deal with real estate. Hope this helps. Thanks.

  • Kenisha ForbesPro Member
    Professional · Ellenwood, GA · Member since 2016 · 64 posts · 18 votes
    10y

    Hi @Cresundo Whitaker, check out Watson Law, LLC.

    A. Zakiya Watson-Caffee, Esq. Managing Partner. 

    zwatsonlaw  

    Tell her K.T. referred you.

  • Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    @Anthony Angotti Yes I did do a new member introduction.

    @Beth Mace Ok I will do that as well.

    Any specific questions that I should ask when dealing with lawyers and CPA's I know they should specialize in real estate but any other things may just be based on my personal needs. I am going to do a little more research and come up with some questions for each.

    @Kenisha Forbes Thanks for the referral, I will call them on Monday.

  • Kenisha ForbesPro Member
    Professional · Ellenwood, GA · Member since 2016 · 64 posts · 18 votes
    10y

    You're welcome @Cresundo Whitaker!

  • Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 74 posts · 24 votes
    10y

    I think the best idea is to get some good referrals. Happy to give you some myself, feel free to send me a message.

  • Bill HamptonBusiness Member
    Accredited Investment Fiduciary, AIF®, Financial Planner, Tax Strategist, Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 978 votes
    10y

    @Crescendo Whitaker please send me a message and I will provide you with some referrals. 

    Hampton Tax and Financial Services LLC4.7106 Reviews
  • Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    @Beth Mace any tips on what questions to ask when interviewing a lawyer.

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