Accountants
& Underwriters
Smart Structure. Real Confidence.
Behind every wealth strategy is a numbers expert who helps make it bulletproof.
Are You Structuring Your Finances to Qualify—or Just to File?
Most people treat real estate, taxes, and lending as separate topics.
The wealthiest people know they are one conversation.
The wealthiest people know they are one conversation.
Why These Professionals Are Critical to Your Real Estate Success
Accountants & CPAs
Structure Your Entity the Smart Way
Your accountant isn’t just a tax filer—they’re a financial translator. From LLCs to S Corps, they guide you in choosing the right setup for asset protection and financing ease.
Balance Income & Deductions
Wondering whether to show more income or take full advantage of deductions? Tap into expert strategies for income reporting, depreciation, and real estate-specific write-offs.
Plan Beyond April 15th
With 1031 exchanges and multi-year planning, smart CPAs help you reduce taxes not just this year—but for the next 5 to 10 years of growth.
A Real-World Story
“I had three investment properties and great cash flow, but my accountant aggressively wrote everything off. I got denied by two banks before my Stairway advisor worked with my CPA and an underwriter to restructure my approach. I refinanced and bought two more rentals the same year.”
— Jacob L., Investor, Austin TX
— Jacob L., Investor, Austin TX
Underwriters: The Loan Decision-Makers
Most clients never meet them—but they decide if your loan gets approved.
At Stairway, we pre-underwrite your file before it’s ever submitted—so you’re never surprised later.
100% Client Satisfaction
Real Comments, Real People
Hear From Some Past Clients of Our Founder
First-time home purchase and refinance with fast closing
Great customer service! We were living in California for 20+ years, and every year our rent went up, so we decided to move to Virginia and get our own house. Jim helped us with our very first home mortgage and constantly updated us with the lowering rates. After we were presented with different options, we decided to do a refi, and his team made it possible for us to grab the opportunity to shorten our term from 30 to 15 years at a much lower rate. In just around three weeks we were able to close. Me and my family will definitely recommend them!
Johnny Blan - via Facebook
Retired Investor -
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
Guidance through the purchase process with clear explanations
They worked with me on the purchase process. Their knowledge helped me to choose the option that was most convenient. From the beginning they explained the process. Thanks Jim!
Dayana Ruiz - via Facebook
Mortgage Loan Originator Columbus Capital Lending -
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
Investor-friendly lender who goes the extra mile
I'm an RE investor. Had multiple loan officers but one really stands out – JIM BLACKBURN. Now, he is working on a third deal with me. He does go the extra mile. A few examples from the past: I have tons of properties and live in China with unique income (he made it work!). He called me in China at 1 AM to get information to close the deal. He is super efficient with collecting the right documents upfront to avoid a lot of back and forth later with processors. You can't go wrong with Jim.
Dennis Nikolaev - Facebook
Studio Leader at APCE Dennis Studio -
CHINA
CHINA
Are You an Accountant or Underwriter?
We help clients climb the stairway to financial clarity and smart lending — and that starts with detail-oriented professionals who bring accuracy, insight, and confidence to every decision.
We partner with those who value precision, transparency, and collaboration.
Together, we ensure every file, forecast, and approval supports long-term financial success.
Together, we ensure every file, forecast, and approval supports long-term financial success.