Another advantage of Engineering is it usually leads to a good paying entry level job, so you will have more income to invest in Real Estate.In terms of Law, I doubt getting a JD would be productive - unless you want to be a Real Estate lawyer. 

(And yes, obviously we will see a lawyer to put together all of the legal agreements and everything, but we are just talking about the high level structure at this point)Thank you!

Save your valuable time for putting together deals and growing your business.I recommend getting a PM, great RE accountant, have PM send over reports monthly to the accountant, and get a great lawyer.

Changed lawyers throughout the process cause the lawyer I picked was not it.

It's important you -- and moreover, your realtor -- know them in an out.Important disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer; this isn't legal advice; consult an attorney before pursuing any action related to what's discussed here.All the best,Jon

I have repeatedly asked for the covenant since September and each time they said their lawyers are working on it.

Lawyers may provide referrals.

Finally, insist that any loan be closed either by your lawyer or an escrow company.  

They set me up with a lawyer, agent, and hard money lender.

Are there any landlord friendly eviction lawyers out in LA county?