I read that this is not allowed in NC - just have to check your state laws.

Due to a number of laws and statutes, finders fees are not allowed.

Are you talking about this law:http://www.dir.ca.gov/t8/11000.htmlI'm no lawyer, and I don't know anything about California law, but my amateur read of that code makes me think they aren't limiting what rent can be charged, just how much of free rent can be used as credit towards the minimum wage requirement.

Here in Texas, there are tax law changes which will lower the school district tax over the next few years.

As you can see by the subject line I am a 21 year old business law student.

The actual federal RESPA laws that govern closing procedures actually state that the buyer is entitled to pick whatever title company they want since they will be living under the title insurance, but most people don't even know that or care.

I don't have a problem with someone communicating what they have "heard" or "thought" as long as they qualify it as such, but when someone states it as absolute fact or as the "law", it troubles me.

If its a lease option for over 6 months it falls under the contract for deed (executory contract) laws in Texas.

I did a search and found this program.http://www.trumpuniversity.com/realestate/index.cfmHas anyone gone through it or have any info on the program personally.My 2nd Question:I read in a resent post that it was a good idea to take the real estate law of contracts class for real estate agents.

I would find out what is required by your state law to be in a contract (usually some type of disclosures), and I know federally a lead based paint disclosure is required.