5- do you get a lawyer?

Just make sure to have the contract terms reviewed by a lawyer that you are paying!

Chris,I didn't run your numbers, but i'll answer some of the other questions.1) No you don't NEED a realtor, get a purchase agreement signed, take it to a closing agent/lawyer whatever your state has and open escrow.

I started when I was 22 and I got some advice from my uncle who is a lawyer who said that "a lease gives the tenant too many rights, you're better off without one". 

I need a lawyer when we decide to form our first LLC for the rental, and I also am in need of an ambitious tax person that can help us find a balance between minimizing our taxable income vs. investing more money in our real estate portfolio. 

I am having my tenant sign a new lease on November 1 -- can anyone recommend a lawyer to give it a quick once-over?

My agent is really great and covering all of the official details like inspection and I have a lawyer for leases, etc., but I was wondering if anyone has any "gee I wish I had thought of this earlier" tips for someone about to be a newbie landlord.   

I don’t have any savings to pay for a lawyer and I owe about 150k on the property that was just appraised for 200k.

@Ricky SiIn Pennsylvania, the foreclosing lawyers often conduct a title search on the property during the foreclosure process.

Hello,I would like to interview a lawyer for my real estate business.