Hey everyone - I’m starting the search for a good CPA and wanted to see if anyone here has recommendations.I’m a real estate investor and mortgage lender based in Florida and want someone who really understands the investor side of things (rental properties, improvements, depreciation strategies, etc.)Ideally looking for someone who:• Works regularly with real estate investors• Understands tax strategy, not just filing returns• Is comfortable working with someone who has both lending income and investment propertiesOpen to someone local in Florida or remote if they’re great.Thanks in advance!

Brokers with solid VA experience regularly get approvals at 55-65% DTI when residual income is strong, and with $7,902 gross and an 811 credit score, your residual picture is stronger than what NFCU walked away from.One angle nobody has mentioned yet: VA loans are assumable.

A step above is even checking who this broker regularly send deals to.

Provide labeled and designated storage areas in bathrooms, kitchen, refrigerator, and, against my usual recommendation of no storage, they often DO need storage area for gear.House rules should include Guest/Overnight Guest rules, no cooking appliances in bedrooms, no AC's except those provided by LL, no pets, how they need to manage rubbish and cleaning of common areas if you are not providing regular service. etc.

Organizations like the MetroTex Association of Realtors investor meetups, here in Bigger Pockets and groups such as the Real Estate Investors Association host regular networking events where investors, flippers, lenders, and wholesalers connect.At these meetings you’ll be able to:• Network with experienced fix & flip investors• Learn from people actively doing deals in your market• Find potential JV partners who may be open to working with someone bringing capital to the table• Build relationships with lenders, contractors, and other professionalsMany investors are open to partnering with newer investors who bring capital, reliability, and a willingness to learn.Also, when you do find a deal and a partner, having the right funding lined up can make the process much easier.

Also, start analyzing deals regularly so you can understand the numbers—things like rent, expenses, and cash flow.

Regular conforming loans are in the high 5 to 6s range so depending on how much you owe, it may not make much sense to refi, factoring closing costs. 

For context, I have prior rehab experience on 2 single family rentals and live/work very close to the property, so 1 can oversee construction regularly.

Regularly updating your listing—such as refreshing photos, adjusting the description, or adding amenities—can help signal activity to the algorithm.

I am a great communicator and check in regularly to make sure everything is copacetic.