I’ve had 2 clients have their attorney review the documents and they are indeed legit – you buy the property AS-IS.

Yes it would be a good idea to market to Probate Attorneys .. however, you will have to do a very good job of convincing them that you are the real deal and worthy of their referral to clients.

That is one of the first questions we ask our clients.

Conversely I have high net worth clients that buy triple net properties and apartment buildings.

I was told by a lender friend of mine that he has a client that is cleaning up in Durham at the moment so I definately think the potential is out there.

I read that I dont need a real estate license since I am not buying/selling anything for clients all I am is just showing apartments and making commission off it.

And most of what has made us successful has to do with business experience not because we had a real estate background.Lastly, we do not spend any time with foreign investors.

If you build up a reputation as a Great Real Estate CPA, and that you invest too you'll probably get clients that want to do JV's with you!

You can do it, and you can charge, but the limitations in this act pretty much mean your client doesn't have to pay you and you have no recourse if they don't.

Certainly, I don't think that any client should blindly trust advice of counsel.