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Shevaughn Rawlins
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In search of a CPA in Houston

Shevaughn Rawlins
  • League City, TX
Posted Aug 2 2014, 15:01

I am looking for a good reputable CPA in the Houston area that has a background in real estate investing and is also an active investor. I live in League City but I'm willing to drive to surrounding cities within the Houston area. Thank you in advance to everyone that provide any leads or recommendations.

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Arlan Potter
  • Investor/Accountant/Builder
  • Meno, OK
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Arlan Potter
  • Investor/Accountant/Builder
  • Meno, OK
Replied Aug 2 2014, 15:59

why?  A CPA is for tax planning and tax filing.  There are thousands of CPA's in the Houston area. Any one will be helpful for taxes. Technically being a CPA means you are a professional accountant and plays by a set of rules.  Reputable.  

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Shevaughn Rawlins
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Shevaughn Rawlins
  • League City, TX
Replied Aug 2 2014, 20:55

from all the reading and discussions from various forums, they recommend having a CPA with experience in real estate on your power team that works a lot with investors and/or is an investor. What's your thoughts?

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Arlan Potter
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Arlan Potter
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Replied Aug 3 2014, 10:42

I never really had a team. Just me and the wife.  I come to know some bankers. The abstract company sends my abstracts to an attorney. He now does all my work.

I just don't see that a power team is necessary. There are professionals everywhere that will take care of my business. 

Learn the business. Get after it.

What is a power team?

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Shevaughn Rawlins
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Shevaughn Rawlins
  • League City, TX
Replied Aug 3 2014, 19:01

thanks for the advice. Power team are members of your team that that will be your point of contact while running your business( e.g . Real estate agent, attorney, CPA, general contractor, title agent, banker etc).  

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Doug Spartz
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Doug Spartz
  • Houston, TX
Replied Aug 5 2014, 17:34

Shevaughn,

I use Paul Hodge - http://cigarcpa.com/#about

Michael Plaks is also active in the RE area http://www.michaelplaks.com/

Doug

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Shevaughn Rawlins
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Shevaughn Rawlins
  • League City, TX
Replied Aug 6 2014, 05:14

thank you Doug for the recommendations. I will let them know you referred me:) Have a great day!!

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Lyall Storandt
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker & Investor
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Lyall Storandt
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker & Investor
  • Oklahoma City, OK
Replied Aug 6 2014, 13:15

@Shevaughn Rawlins Hey Shevaughn, I've got a great CPA. I'll shoot you his information via PM.

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Shevaughn Rawlins
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Shevaughn Rawlins
  • League City, TX
Replied Aug 6 2014, 14:41

Lyall- thank you for the referral! I will check my inbox for the information.