Just as if you played the stock market you need be strategic in Real estate investing and you have to align yourself with right team.

You might even want a CPA who can handle it all, tax planning, bookkeeping guidance, and strategic advice, so you’re set up for growth and efficiency as your portfolio expands.Here are 3 things I’d look for when interviewing CPAs for a real estate portfolio like yours:Real Estate Expertise: Experience with both long-term and short-term rentals, understanding of deductions, deferrals, and strategies to save on taxes.Proactive Guidance: Someone who actively looks for ways to optimize your portfolio and keeps you ahead of tax law changes.Communication Style: They should explain things clearly, answer your questions, and work in a way that fits your style, virtual meetings, email, calls, etc.Once you narrow it down, you’ll have a much clearer picture of who can help you save the most and grow your portfolio efficiently.

I’ve noticed more investors getting extra strategic these days, not just with pricing but also with documenting their involvement for taxes.

Anyone else being strategic (or lazy?)

You could turn some into cash or easier-to-access assets in a tax-smart way, like through strategic sales, 1031 exchanges, or borrowing against equity.

Many private lenders understand real estate and look for ways to help investors succeed, not to say ‘no’.For real estate investors, private money isn’t just an alternative - it’s a strategic advantage.

Everyone should pay close attention to the actions of such informed strategic persons.

One post in particular appears to mirror the tone and strategic interests of either Brian Nelson himself or a party acting on his behalf.

Sometimes patience and strategic repositioning wins over immediate liquidation.

This would have left me with 11 days to strategize a way to contest.