Real Estate Accounting Professionals to Know 2025

Alberto Gonzalez is a real estate strategist, investor, and founder of Investahaus, where he structures acquisitions, creative financing solutions, and exit strategies for property owners and investors. His work sits at the intersection of real estate, capital strategy, and emerging technology. With a background in marketing and construction, Alberto brings both market psychology and asset-level discipline to his analysis. He has participated in real estate tokenization initiatives and is formally educated in blockchain applications for property ownership, giving him a forward-looking perspective on how digital infrastructure is reshaping real asset investment. As a licensed real estate professional and active investor in Florida, he provides insight on distressed inventory trends, creative finance, business exits, regulatory shifts in wholesaling, and the evolution of real estate into programmable assets. Alberto is available to the media for commentary on housing market dynamics, alternative financing structures, tokenization of real estate, and the future of property investment.

James is a CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent, and Tax Resolution Specialist at CanvaTax (canvatax.com), where he helps individuals and businesses resolve complex tax issues including IRS debt, back taxes, and penalty relief through programs like the IRS Fresh Start Initiative. With hands-on experience navigating IRS negotiations and tax compliance, James provides practical, results-driven guidance to clients facing financial uncertainty.

I'm Eric Swift, Real Estate Photo Editor at Pixelshouters, where we help agents and photographers turn raw listing shots into MLS-ready, buyer-stopping images. Over 8+ years, our team has served 10,000+ clients globally, delivering 5,000+ edits per day with a 99% on-time rate. My core work is HDR enhancement, object removal, day-to-dusk/twilight, aerial retouching, virtual staging, panorama stitching, and floor plans — all focused on natural, compliant results that actually sell. Beyond editing, I write professional articles breaking down real estate visual marketing. My guides on HDR workflows, virtual staging ROI, and day-to-dusk best practices are published on Medium and industry blogs, and they perform consistently well with photographers, agents, and brokerage marketing teams. I use those articles to share real data from the editing desk — what edits increase clicks, what crosses the ethics line, and where AI is actually saving time. I'm available to comment on real estate photography trends, virtual staging ethics, photo-editing costs vs. returns, and practical shoot-day tips for agents.

I'm a specialist commercial finance broker with 16 years of experience helping Australian business owners access commercial property finance. As founder of Smart Business Plans, I've overseen $550 million in commercial finance across more than 3,300 clients, with a 92% approval rate working across a panel of 60+ specialist lenders. My expertise sits at the intersection of commercial property, business finance, and wealth strategy — particularly for small to medium business owners looking to buy their own premises, invest through their SMSF, or fund development projects. I work exclusively in the commercial space, which means I specialise where the major banks often can't or won't go. I'm also the author of The Premise Effect (2026), which makes the case for why Australian business owners are leaving millions on the table by renting rather than owning their business premises. I'm available to comment on: commercial property finance, SMSF borrowing, business lending, commercial mortgage rates, Australian property market trends, and small business wealth building.

Recognised in the top 1.5% Nationwide, I am a luxury real estate specialist with Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno, serving Silicon Valley’s premier neighborhoods. I work with affluent buyers and sellers throughout the bay area, offering expert guidance on pricing strategy, market timing, and positioning high-end properties for maximum value. My negotiation expertise is the foundation of the results I deliver. I pride myself in being a trusted resource on luxury real estate trends, buyer behavior, and the evolving Silicon Valley housing market.

I started Zen Books because real estate investors kept getting burned by bookkeepers who didn't understand their world. A new roof isn't a "repair." An intercompany transfer isn't just a deposit. And "your books look fine" means nothing if you can't pull a P&L for each property. I work exclusively with real estate investors — buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, wholesale — handling the stuff that trips up general bookkeepers: per-property tracking, CapEx classification, multi-entity LLC structures, and knowing what your deals are actually making you. Based in Scranton, PA. Serving NEPA, the Poconos, Lehigh Valley, and remote investors across the mid-Atlantic. QuickBooks is the tool. Clarity is the product.

Kimberly Schmidt is a San Diego real estate expert and team lead of Kimberly Schmidt & Associates at Compass, known for providing strategic guidance to buyers and sellers navigating San Diego’s dynamic housing market. With over 19 years of experience and more than 500 successful transactions, Kimberly has built a results-driven business rooted in precision, market knowledge, and a highly personalized approach. Her team is consistently ranked among the top 1.5% of small teams nationwide by Real Trends, reflecting both performance and consistency at a high level. Kimberly is frequently quoted in national publications including CBS News, Travel + Leisure, House Beautiful, Bankrate, and House Digest, where she provides insight on housing trends, buyer and seller behavior, and navigating changing market conditions. She also serves as a TV host for American Dream San Diego, highlighting the lifestyle and communities that define the region. As a San Diego real estate expert, Kimberly works across a range of property types and client needs, including luxury homes, coastal properties, relocations, trust and probate sales, and 1031 exchanges. Her approach is both strategic and detail-oriented, with a focus on pricing, negotiation, and positioning homes to stand out in competitive conditions. Clients value Kimberly for her clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and ability to navigate complex transactions with confidence. Whether buying, selling, or investing in San Diego real estate, she provides a level of service that is both highly personalized and results-focused. CA DRE#01781140

Founder & Principal | Real Estate PR, IR & Placement Strategist Manou Estates is a boutique consulting firm offering integrated PR, Investor Relations, and Capital Placement solutions for real estate funds, land developers, GPs, and family offices.

Curtis Waters is a National Real Estate Strategist and the founder of Waters & Associates Group, LLC. Leveraging 12 years of active real estate investing experience alongside 11 years as a licensed real estate agent, he specializes in advanced portfolio scaling, tactical capital deployment, and creative debt structures. Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Curtis provides sophisticated, ground-level market insights for private investors navigating complex macroeconomic environments. As the driving force behind Entrepreneurs Report, he delivers premium, data-backed strategies designed to optimize internal equity distribution and maximize long-term asset profitability across diverse commercial property markets. Through his comprehensive guides and market analyses on Entrepreneurs Report, Curtis breaks down the precise mechanics of mid-market asset scaling and real estate underwriting. His frameworks focus extensively on helping investors transition from simple residential acquisitions into highly scalable commercial structures. By addressing advanced concepts like Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) optimization, capital stacking, and multi-asset portfolio balancing, his publications serve as a tactical roadmap for modern operators looking to preserve cash flow and shield equity during periods of compressed market margins. In addition to portfolio structuring, his insights delve into the strategic implementation of 1031 exchanges and real estate tax positioning. Curtis frequently highlights the operational challenges private investment entities face, offering clear solutions for modernizing workflows and managing acquisition pipelines. His unique dual perspective as both an experienced investor and an active broker allows him to deliver grounded, transaction-verified commentary that bridges the gap between macroeconomic trends and real-world execution.

Kristin Oganisyan is a luxury real estate agent serving Northern California's premium markets — Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, El Dorado Hills, and beyond. She specializes in guiding clients through relocation, navigating competitive offers, and uncovering hidden value in today's shifting market. Whether it's a family moving to Beale or a Bay Area buyer looking for space, Kristin brings local intel, sharp negotiation, and a genuine commitment to making the process feel human. She's been featured in local business publications and is a trusted source for NorCal housing trends, home values, and neighborhood insights.

I help home buyers, homeowners, and investors understand market trends, mortgage options, and building considerations so they can make confident, informed decisions about real estate.

Eric Pemper is Founder & Managing Member of CuraDebt, a U.S. consumer financial-services matching platform he founded in 2001. CuraDebt helps consumers explore debt relief options and, when appropriate, connects them with independent providers offering debt settlement, tax debt relief, personal-loan consolidation, and business or merchant-cash-advance debt solutions. With 25 years of experience building and operating CuraDebt, Eric can comment on how consumers compare debt relief options, questions to ask before enrolling, fees and timelines, creditor and tax-debt program considerations, personal-loan consolidation, business-debt pressures, compliance-minded marketing, lead-generation operations, entrepreneurship, and consumer decision-making. He does not present himself as an attorney, tax adviser, credit-repair specialist, or as the direct provider of every service available through CuraDebt. Eric also founded EverLife Capital in 2025, an independent longevity-biotechnology research publication. His commentary there is educational and is not investment or medical advice.

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Dan Yonker is the owner and CEO of Yonker Realty Group and a Realtor®️ with the Grigg’s Group powered by the Altman Brothers. With more than twenty years in real estate, he guides buyers and sellers with insight gained from walking countless properties and studying what influences value, comfort, and curb appeal. His background in building and remodeling strengthens his ability to advise clients, evaluate homes with confidence, and help them navigate transactions with clarity and purpose.

In 2014, at 27, I became a partner at a CPA firm and successfully merged two other CPA practices into ours. The challenges and opportunities of this process were a thrilling learning curve. Today, I lead this CPA firm, using my firsthand experience and expertise to support the accounting and tax needs of families and business owners across the nation. Additionally, I provide specialized services to those considering the exhilarating journey of business/franchise ownership. WHAT I DO As an experienced CPA who specializes in the business buying process, I provide comprehensive advice on accounting, income taxes, entity structure, funding, financial projections, and more to prospective business/franchise owners. WHY IT WORKS I'm not just a CPA. I'm a business owner. I prepare you for business ownership, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed throughout the process. Plus, I stick around even after the initial investment is made. IMPACT I empower business buyers to escape the corporate grind and take control of their lifestyle. I also support business brokers & franchise consultants by providing expert CPA advice to their candidates. “I interviewed Michael on All Things Franchising Radio Show where we had a great conversation about the franchise business model. Michael is not only a CPA but a brilliant business advisor.” - Linda Ballesteros “Michael is my CPA since start of my business his expert advice has helped me save thousands and is always available.” - Jarih Jafri “Michael never misses answering a question, even when put on the spot, and he has helped so many of our brokers better understand FDD financial statements, Item 19s and overall funding options for our clients.” - Chelsie Charnet Maltez Email Me: michael@reedercpagroup.com

The Perna Team was established in 2000, spearheaded by Michael Perna. Each member of The Perna Team is brought on with 5 main criteria's in mind; Distinguished Customer Service, an unparalleled Drive, Excellence in Market Knowledge, Passion in helping and Tenacity all around. We stand by our motto, "Wouldn't you rather have a tenacious agent, than a vacation agent?". The Perna Team amassed over 82 million in sales last year and has already surpassed that goal this year. Michael Perna at the age of 21 joined Keller Williams and studied under 4 of the top area agents. Our Mission at The Perna Team, is to minimize stress during the selling and buying process, while maximizing the clients return on investment. Our Vision is to exceed the customer expectations by creating the "WOW" factor, while continually developing Top Performers. Our Values are simple at The Perna Team; we provide distinguished customer service, an unparalleled drive to exceed expectations, excellence in market knowledge, passion in helping the client though the decision making process and tenacity all around.

Real Estate Investor/Broker since 2002. Extensive experience in all aspects of real estate: buying, selling, rehabbing, constructing (new construction from the ground up and existing buildings)) and managing residential real estate. Successfully navigated the significant changes and multiple cycles the real estate market has seen over the past 18+ years to significantly grow an investment portfolio Specialties: Clearpoint Properties provides quality homes at affordable prices for renters and buyers. For investors, we generate outstanding returns with a tremendous degree of safely by determining highest and best use for each property.

Shannon Beatty, the esteemed and compassionate founder of House Buying Girls, brings over 20 years of real estate expertise to her firm. With a diverse portfolio of hundreds of successful residential and commercial deals across Texas, Shannon is renowned for providing fair, transparent cash offers. As a licensed real estate agent in TX, she is also able to offer additional selling strategies that other investors cannot. Shannon's heartfelt commitment to her client's well-being and personable approach has made her a trusted figure in the Texas real estate community.

Tsamutalis & Company, LLC offers trusted tax and accounting services with decades of experience. Looking for accountants in NJ? Our firm delivers business accounting services, personal accounting services, and tax accountant support in New Jersey. As a certified public accountant team, we help clients with tax preparation, bookkeeping services, monthly bookkeeping services, and financial statement preparation. Businesses rely on our accountants for business tax preparation, QuickBooks cleanup and setup, and sales tax filing assistance. Individuals trust us for personal financial planning, tax advisory, and IRS audit representation. More than an accounting firm, we serve as a dependable partner and tax consultant dedicated to helping you succeed. Connect with our small business accountants today and discover how personalized accounting advice can help you plan your finances.

Jacob Peistrup is a real estate marketer and consultant. He helps real estate teams and developers grow through SEO, content marketing, and YouTube content. Based in St. Louis, he also runs Living St. Louis, a real estate media brand that generates hundreds of leads annually through neighborhood guides, seller tips, market insights, and new development tours. His work spans SEO strategy, web design, content production, and analytics for real estate professionals. Jacob holds a B.S. in finance from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He has been recognized among the Top 10 Real Estate SEO Experts of 2025 and holds an SEO Expert Certification from Gotch SEO Academy as well as an FAA Part-107 drone license.