@Elizabeth Seiferth One of the most important things you can do is look at the past social media posts of a CPA you are considering and look at the content as well as the other professionals interacting and replying to what they have to say.If they are adding value with their messages and other professionals are concurring with what they have to say, that can indicate the level of service they will bring to you as their client in most instances.Speaking as a CPA who lives in the Midwest but works with clients nationally, I can definitely say that the physical location of your CPA has minimal bearing over their jurisdictional knowledge.  

The physical condition is often fairly straightforward to estimate once you get access and know your numbers (which, as a contractor, you likely do).

It took Jimmy physically going back, coordinating with the agent, renting a U-Haul himself, and walking the seller through every step just to get him out.

He responds that he will just walk on the property line I tell him that is my property He shut the door in my face I call the cops the cops say there is nothing they can do about it if they don't physically see it themselves in meaning in person. where do I go from here aside from putting a fence in what else can be done 

I prefer to invest in properties that I can physically get to relatively easily, but since you know the area well, and if you feel like you have a team there locally that can help you I don't see anything wrong with investing there.My 2 concerns are that this area might actually be a C- neighborhood because I like to over estimate my property grades, and that the $200 a month cashflow won't cover your expenses.

When it comes to choosing a state to form your LLCs, the best practice is usually to form the LLC in the state where the property is physically located.

Fill out pdf's for each tenant/unit, print them, put in envelopes one for mail and one to put on the door, stamp each envelope and address, physically deliver to properties all over the state.

That’s why I'm excited to announce that Invelo now has  AI Driving for Dollars—and no, it doesn’t require a single mile on your car.Here’s what it does:🧠 Uses AI + Google Street ViewIt scans properties virtually and looks for signs of physical distress like boarded-up windows, overgrown lawns, peeling paint, roof damage, etc.📍 You Control the AreaJust draw a box on the map around the neighborhood or zip code you want to target.

The main shift will be accounting for the physical and management aspects of real estate: property condition, tenant relationships, local regulations, etc.Here’s a suggestion to get the ball rolling:Start identifying your buy box—what type of property, in what kind of market, at what price range, and what return metrics you're targeting.Explore turnkey and value-add rentals, especially in landlord-friendly markets in the Midwest or Southeast (if you're open to investing out of state).Leverage your network—you may already have contacts in finance or real estate who can connect you with off-market deals, brokers, or investor-friendly lenders.Once you’re ready to run numbers or evaluate a specific market, happy to walk through the process with you.

Unlike traditional real estate, buying notes lets you be the bank — and you can often pick them up at a discount.One thing I’ve noticed: a lot of note holders don’t even realize they can sell their notes before maturity, which opens up opportunities for both sides of the table.Curious to hear from this community:➡️ Are you currently investing in notes or sticking with physical properties?