I just got done listening to the Real Estate Investment mistakes not to make podcast and have a question.

[Frank Curtis]

I've kind of been reading about real estate for a few years but haven't quite taken the leap. I thought wholesaling might be the way in but after reading some of the recommended books and hearing the Bigger Pockets podcast it occurs to me that I may need to hire a lawyer before I do any of this. How do I get a quality lawyer who will work with a new investor like myself? Should I just ask around at my REI club about what lawyers they use? Am I correct in assuming that I need a lawyer from the very start?