Investor · Grand Ledge, MI · Member since 2015 · 27 posts · 6 votes
I own one single family rental, and I am in the process of purchasing a second. I would like to find a good attorney (and a CPA would be nice too) in the Lansing Michigan area to advise me on tax and liability implications, entity structure, etc.
Real Estate Agent · Lansing, MI - Michigan · Member since 2015 · 21 posts · 8 votes
10y
Hi @David Bilbey,
I've been searching for exactly the same thing and have been compiling a list of potential accountants and attorneys that I want to talk to. For both professions I've been looking for someone who either specializes in real estate or at least has a lot of experience / clients in that area.
So far, here is what I've come up with. I can't recommend any of these people since I've yet to actually work with any of them and have only actually spoken to one of them. However, I hope it might be a helpful starting place for you. If you do end up contacting any of them, please PM me your thoughts on them!
Accountants:
Fortin & Associates, PLC (http://fortinassociates.com/) I met with Peter Fortin and he seems very knowledgeable and experienced in real estate matters. I wouldn't hesitate to use him, but wanted to talk to at least one other accountant before deciding.
Bruce Meyers, CPA (517)410-4510 I've not spoken to Bruce yet, but he comes highly recommended from another investor.
Real Estate Broker · Parma, MI · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 0 votes
10y
My good friend Brook Bisonet is an attorney the Grand Rapids area. He's from Jackson so he's down your way on a regular basis. Please let me know if you would like me to get you two connected.
Real Estate Agent · Lansing, MI - Michigan · Member since 2015 · 21 posts · 8 votes
10y
Hi @David Bilbey,
I've been searching for exactly the same thing and have been compiling a list of potential accountants and attorneys that I want to talk to. For both professions I've been looking for someone who either specializes in real estate or at least has a lot of experience / clients in that area.
So far, here is what I've come up with. I can't recommend any of these people since I've yet to actually work with any of them and have only actually spoken to one of them. However, I hope it might be a helpful starting place for you. If you do end up contacting any of them, please PM me your thoughts on them!
Accountants:
Fortin & Associates, PLC (http://fortinassociates.com/) I met with Peter Fortin and he seems very knowledgeable and experienced in real estate matters. I wouldn't hesitate to use him, but wanted to talk to at least one other accountant before deciding.
Bruce Meyers, CPA (517)410-4510 I've not spoken to Bruce yet, but he comes highly recommended from another investor.
Real Estate Agent · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2014 · 493 posts · 200 votes
10y
I'd connect with the folks at the RPOA of Mid-Michigan. They meet monthly and can likely refer you to a good attorney that deals with rental property in Lansing.