Finding a RE Attorney.

[Jonathan Ard]

I am starting to look at options of putting my team together.  I am expecting to invest in Texas where my investment partner is based out of.  Does anyone have tips or guidance on how to find an Attorney?  When starting out, how does one "evaluate" the attorney for future deals?  I know a real estate attorney in Florida but do I need to focus on an attorney for each state the property is in?  Thoughts?

-Jonathan

[James Call]

@Jonathan Ard,

We are neighbors.  I am in St. George Utah.  

I agree with @Stanley Bronstein that you should get an attorney in each state you purchase a home in.  We have purchased in different states and there are nuances in real estate law in each state that make it a little different. 

 While my lawyer in Arkansas may be a great friend and a wiz at real estate, he would have very limited exposure to new laws and issues with real estate law in Texas.   If I were doing a 25 million dollar deal, then I would be able to afford him to work for me for some time to learn about it.  

If I am buying a $200k house in Fort Worth, then to pay him a few thousand dollars to brush up on Texas law is going to be a significant piece of my investment.  

I would also recommend that you take a look around here on Bigger Pockets and see some of the members who participate who are attorneys in Texas. 

I wish you great success on your real estate journey.