Real Estate Agent and Investor · New Orleans, LA · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 5 votes
My two brothers and I are just starting out in this industry. We just bought our first property which is a 4-unit in Baton Rouge. Before things really get going, we would like to sit down with a CPA for a little direction and guidance on Accounting.
Tips/advice? Software: Quickbooks/Xero? Etc.
Does any one have any recommendations in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans areas?
Justin Tortorich Best of luck with your new venture! I understand if you want somebody local, but expanding your search nationwide will definitely increase the talent pool and you'll find more real estate specialists. Not much is actually done face to face anymore.
There are plenty of us on BP that specialize in real estate investing and I've found that all are very knowledgeable. Hope this helps.
@Justin Tortorich we use Neal Adler with JacobsonAdler in NOLA. Very please with his work, and he has strong real estate experienced. He also knows the color gray, which is growing more and more difficult to find in a CPA.
Justin Tortorich Best of luck with your new venture! I understand if you want somebody local, but expanding your search nationwide will definitely increase the talent pool and you'll find more real estate specialists. Not much is actually done face to face anymore.
There are plenty of us on BP that specialize in real estate investing and I've found that all are very knowledgeable. Hope this helps.
Hey Justin, we use Lemoine, Triche and Associates for our accounting. Marla Dodds usually works with me on everything from working in / setting up QuickBooks stuff, figuring out the best way to space out depreciation, how to structure llcs and all of the regular day to day expenses and write offs. They are pretty investor (real estate specific) friendly. They are located off Highland Rd so not too far from you if you need a face to face.