Any other cost seg software recommendations which doesnt cost thousands of dollars and provide audit guarantees? 

I pay the extra 80 bucks or whatever it is for audit representation if it ever happens.

Just make sure it's a reputable company and that their documentation will hold up in the event of an audit. 

Keep in mind if you do get audited, your receipts from grocery stores, local entertainment, etc could substantiate your claim.

This cost is often justified by the value added through their expert advice, ensuring compliance, optimizing your tax return, and potentially saving you from costly mistakes.Audit Support: Another significant advantage of a CPA is their ability to represent you in the event of an IRS audit.

The accountant said my business (real estate)and the number of properties I have is just growing too fast to be handled in the fashion I was and to protect myself in the potential case of an audit I needed to take that step going forward.

Be prepared for a time commitment.IRS Scrutiny and Audits: Brace yourself; the IRS might start paying more attention to you.

You don't want to make a big mistake and have to unwind it years later or worse face an audit.

- assuming 500hrs each, we have spent enough time this year to get to that but wondering if thats a red flag for IRS with high chance of getting audited (we travelled 7 times over the past year to work on the unit and spend at least a week each time excluding the time we spent managing the guests)- Lastly, our understanding is that each can take 50% of the final offset to our W2 assuming we prove material participation eligibility. 

Quote from @Michael Plaks: Quote from @Kory Reynolds: For my clients real estate businesses they pay between $4,000 and $650k purely for tax prep and tax consulting, Tell'm I can do it for $645k  ;) Do you want the audit work too?