ie... non refundable deposit if they decide not to move in or something to that effect...

I have a legal background and have quite a few practicing lawyer friends - that portion of my "team" so to speak is great.

Trusts are effective for the life of the trustor(s) - so these are a sign that someone is estate planning.

I cannot manage, I just can't - I work fairly long hours as a lawyer and it is not an efficient use of my time.

But in this case, I feel obliged to do so in order to warn others before they put down $10,000 of their hard-earned money.I have been a "Preferred Investor Group"(PIG) member in San Antonio for a little bit over a year or so and have purchased 2 houses thru Lifestyles.I choose to post with a psedo identity as it is not pragmatic to criticize a organization after paying a hefty sum in advance (which effectively precludes you from using services from other organizations).I disagree with some of you who may claim that some of the below points are trivial.

But they are the ones who advised consulting with a lawyer regarding the liability ramifications of doing so.

I had a big buildings dept problem (complete BS actually), $6k+ in fines and rising, a $2000 "retainer" to the right lawyer made it vanish.

One check they clearly cashed, (I got the cleared check from the bank,) yet they wouldn't apply the payment until I provided proof they cashed my check.They recently insisted on communication only through certified mail, or get the lawyers involved.

step three: use a lawyer(or realtor if MLS listing) to draw up the documentationstep three point five: sell off your interest in the purchase agreement if you are wholesaling the deal...

Aside from professional services, (I have a real estate lawyer, financial advisor, realtor, still looking for better CPA) what were the 3 best investments that you made in your early business model?