Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate
1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA 2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA 3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review. 4) Verify that your CPA is licensed. Many 'tax professionals' lie that they are a CPA.
Here is a link that you can use to verify that your CPA is licensed within the state of New York