In TX, they must be drawn up by an attorney and you or any RE agent/broker can not write up lease option contracts.

Some bidders use proxies (e.g. an attorney) but the bottom line is you will have a list of closers not posers building lists.

The next day he went to see the local chief and sherrif dept along with county attorney and seen that he did not break any law.So what ever you do out there just be careful.

You need to check the trust documents and if there is any doubt run it by an attorney.

I don't see a problem with that, but I would HIGHLY recommend you speak with an attorney in your state as they will know the local laws and rules in regards to your legal question.

I am an attorney licensed in CA and MA.

I also contact banks and attorneys to snoop around for deals.

Who do you want on your team (real estate investing is a team sport and does not start out a singular sport): Real Estate Agent, mortgage broker, banker, inspector, insurance agent, CPA, real estate attorney, property manager.

Is there a difference between closing with an escrow company or an attorney?

And it was deemed that the lease to purchase agreement constituted a partial interest in the property for the lessee.Check with a local attorney for the proper wording to avoid such a situation if you choose the lease route.