When I got my property I had some support from my parents in financing, and we got some really good professional help, but with our current financial issues, that level of professional help is well beyond reach.

Some background: my friend is a tenant who has been living rent-free in a unit for over ten years but is a professional painter and has been painting numerous properties/units for the landlord in lieu of rental payments.

PROs:Adds a level of professionalismAccess to MLSNetworking with other agentsAccess to resources of TREC, TAR, NAR, SABOR, & other groupsListing your owner propertiesAbility to earn commissions (or given them up in order to get a deal)Ongoing education that keeps you at the forefront of the market, legal issues, & trendsCONs:More liability (assume professional liability)Some people just don't like RE agentsRealtor - often considered the last bastion of hope for people who have failed to launch a  successful career in anything else.Dues, Fees, Insurance, Expenses in GeneralSubject to rules and laws that don't apply to non-realtorsHaving to work with TREC (they are just very slow and cumbersome to work with)For me, I find it worth it to be a professional in my field.  

In particular, I want to get started renovating homes outside of the Northampton, MA area, where quaint country homes are a prime market for visiting professors and working professionals.

Hello everyone,Can anyone in the metro Detroit or/ Detroit area recommend someone that is savy and knowledgable in legal advice, entities, real estate questions as an attorney but need them to be professional!

I also thought it didn't seem very professional and I doubt would get me to make a call.

This type of transaction has very specific rules to make sure to speak to a professional who clearly understands that, and moreover understand exactly what you're trying to accomplish as this may or may not be a good fit

Kevin - become a pro, read the forums, watch the long video course, find your niche.Michael

Any sub-lease activity would ONLY be to a traveling professional vetted by myself, a fellow owner and investor, and there would be financial upside above market rents for any willing owner.

I just asked a simular question about wholesale in mentors are very expensive and I'm a hands-on kind of person to learn but I have read a lot of books and watch a lot of videos I don't want to sound like a joke I want this to be my life and career any help I would appreciate it and good luck to your success