I'm not too sure if I want to start flipping I think I would rather buy and retain but anything is an option if it can be done.

If you have kept to your end of the deal you should be fine...you may even have a case to retain your earnest money.Additoinally, check with the county and see if you can't drum up a final Bills Paid Affidavit that states that the contractor has been paid in full for the work done....The other problem you will encounter, is that while you may not find any paper on your lot specifically, some counties, halt the deed transfer over the entire original abstract even before it is broken out to the buyer...so you may be looking at the wrong ownership table.Hint: contractors for subdivisions are too lazy to file leins over each individual lot, so therefore they tag the entire boundary.

It sounds like you just want to retain it for a while.From a cash-flow perspective, it really depends.

Well,My Attorney wants me to pay a 500 dollar retainer fee so he can send some letters out and guarantees no success.

Keep in mind that each agent has to divide that 3% (in this example) with their brokerage and will only retain the balance after their desk fee or “split” with their brokerage firm is divided.and the second question I have is can someone sell their home without a real estate agent?

. - Each TIC owner retains the right to transfer, partition, and encumber their interest in the property without agreement or approval of the other co-owners.

I believe the average brain must be introduced to information at least three times before it is commited to long term memory, and there is a timeframe in which short term memory can retain information.

I'm not saying you should retain a lawyer, just some legal advice.

Far easier than most professions which require you to both retain tons of knowledge to do the job and then constant upgrading to keep your skills up to date.

What would be the best tax strategy for us as a partnership, is there one type of partnership that is more advantageous than others regarding taxes, and how do I hire a lawyer without all the retaining fees up front?