An agent can also help recommend a lawyer since they're likely to have experience in the area.  

I grew up with Heinlein's quote, "always ask the experts, they will tell you what cannot be done and why- then go do it"  Anyway, we are doing a rehab and I hired a guy on the spot who I met serendipitously- I was going to do a painting job that night, stopped off at the lawyers, and there was a painter there.Anyway, wound up hiring him to redo the bathroom.  

Any recommendations for a real estate attorney in Nassau County NY that is investor friendly? Familiar with wholesaling and assignment contracts.
Please send me a private message.

Any recommendations for a real estate attorney in Nassau County NY that is investor friendly? Familiar with wholesaling and assignment contracts.
Please send me a private message.

Any recommendations for a real estate attorney in Nassau County NY that is investor friendly? Familiar with wholesaling and assignment contracts.Please send me a private message.

Check with a lawyer, local investor or REIA.

Seems like you would need a lawyer, an agent, and maybe even a banker.Thanks in advance for your insight!

Neither mortgage company involved would listen long enough to even recognize the problem, I contacted my pre-paid legal service and it took several tries for me to show the lawyer the problem.

@J Beard - the leases I've inherited are stock Section 8 leases, I've connected with a local lawyer as I want much more clarity around expectations in my leases. 

You're dealing with the families (and their emotions over mommy's house), the lawyers, the courts, etc.