How should I approach them?

I have been researching revocable trusts and came upon this interesting presentation that advocates use of a living trust in conjunction with an llc as the beneficiary:http://andersonadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/201...Has anyone used such an approach and if so can they make suggestions of best practices and/or recommend an attorney who understands both estate protection and real estate investing in the Houston area?

But, an acceptable capitalization rate for valuations in real estate is usually 10%, the minimum generally required by similar investors.Call an appraiser in your area, just ask them, when using the income approach to residential real estate valuations, what do you consider an acceptable capitalization rate?

I would love to find something like this in my area, yet after approaching dozens of banks and credit unions over the years I still haven't found it.

I like the no BS, take action approach he promotes.

Hello BP,A friend of mine approached me about being a possible hard money lender on a property.

Did you approach them and say I'm a newbie and I'd like to help in anyway if I could just ask you for some advice. 

It's exactly how I plan on approaching this business.

Any suggestions on how to approach my agent with this deal? 

Either my RE agent is a bum or i am approaching wrong professional for guidance.