attorney have to live in the same state my real estate is in?

[Bryan Thompson]

Hello,

I'm making a LLC in Virginia because I live there and I'm going to start investing in Florida or Georgia. Does my real estate attorney have to be located in the same state as my assets?

Can I trust them if I"m not there? I know it is being done just want to make sure everything is being taken care of

[Richard Balsam]

It would make sense to have an attorney in the state you're investing in. If he is licensed in these states- I assume it's fine. If he is not licensed in those states - what service can he provide you? He can't close any deals ( in Georgia- we use real estate attorneys to close deals - in Florida they use title companies). If you have a legal issue or sued - how can he help you regarding each state's law? If you need help with an eviction - what can he do if he lives in Virginia? In Florida- it is a judicial state- and must bring a lawsuit to evict (not in Georgia). Not sure the benefit - except you are familiar with him in your state.

[Bryan Thompson]

I understand thank you so much