Finding the right CPA goes beyond firm size or Google reviews, it’s about experience with real estate investors specifically.

Most larger cities and those with "Home Rule" have a version of Code Enforcement.

For me it’s the larger down payment necessary to get deals to cash flow.

You can't change the size, but you can replace the kitchen, tough on the bathroom to fit a counter, because of the size, paint the rest, upgrade light fixtures, evaluate and update flooring, millwork as needed - no matter how cheap you do that, it's hard to make the numbers work.Ultimately, the market will render the verdict.

Quote from @Chris Watson: Well, I am not @Michael Baum and pale in comparison to his deals of the day, but this is one all RE owners can use12 Pack of MERV 8 Air Filters is $39.90 ($37.80 for military & veterans)  https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-12-in-x-12-in-x-1-in-Standar...Sizes available: 12x12, 12x20, 12x24, 14x14, 14x20, 14x24, 14x25, 16x20, 16x25, 20x20, & 20x25This is a year's supply. 

All depends on the size of the soil disturbance whether you need to file. 

I started with him when he was doing turn key houses that we funded.. he gravitated to larger development deals that can be tough to place.175 parcels pre sold to a national builder who released 3 mil in EM.  22 mil contract to buy exiting first 5 mil  so we are junior but also have a collateral assignment of the purchase contract and other guarantees.. having speed an being the sole underwriter on this one ( ME) based on history( I funded 2 other developments for him one in Colorado one in GA) We got it done..

The biggest draw for larger brokers is the ability to hide comp behind the margin curtain on the rate sheet and change it by loan size, etc.

For larger portfolios, can you share your insurance broker contact?

What size of deal are you doing?