Attorney vs CPA - difference?

[Brent Watson]

Hey guys,

Sorry for my ignorance, but after reading a bit, I still don't understand what a real estate attorney does compared to a "real estate investing-focused" CPA.

Can someone shed some light on the differences and whether or not someone needs both or just one or the other?

[Siye Baker]

Although I still have not found an accountant(waiting for tax season to end to schedule a sit down), I have found my 2 RE attorneys. I will use them for the following functions:

Attorney A: leases,

Attorney B: contracts to buy properties(subject to, closings), advice on upcoming ventures, and the legal implications

Accountant: in addition to doing taxes, offers creative options before I commit to deals, so that I can know the tax implications before I commit to a transaction.

Hope this helps

Sebastian