On a development that will include such amenities, you definitely will have a real estate attorney involved from the beginning that will guide you on those things.

Aaron,It sounds like you are saying even though we have not been directly involved yet.

Getting involved with deals , not looking to take a percentage from your deals but just too see what its like closing a deal or getting a house under contact.

I think I can add value by doing that for her, but I have to make sure there's a solid chance of a deal (which could be tough without knowing all the players involved up front).

The problem with almost all stock market investors is their emotional involvement with their money.

And most regular realtor you will find, have no clue or want to get involved with investors ;)

Its a complicated situation involving drugs, the separation of a married couple, and a boyfriend who seems to have been a bad influence.

I find several seasoned investors spouting off to newbies that really have no clue what they are talking about and it's very dangerous.If you are involved in a real estate deal in any way, you can be sued, and will be if you don't offer the suggestion that she get legal help before she does ANY deal.

You'll also need an attorney to be more involved in contracting and administration not to mention costs of financing being more and more difficult.

Besides the cost of renovating the is a cost to the time to get a property stabilized.