I coming up on my first flip and I'm not sure when and for what exactly I will need a lawyer or attorney for. How much do I have to expect to pay them? 

Arkansas Code § 17-42-104, concerning exemptions, is 7 amended to add an additional subsection to read as follows: 8(c) A person or entity shall not under any circumstance qualify for an 9 exemption under this section if the person or entity: 10(1) Obtains an equitable interest in real estate with knowledge 11 that the interest was obtained on behalf of a person or entity that intends 12 to gain an interest in the real estate; or 13(2) Strategically circumvents the requirement for licensure 14 thereby eliminating remedies available to consumers through the commission.

I currently have several properties obtained "subject to", and am currently exploring options to utilize their equity to fund other non-RE projects.

I would be responsible for all maintenance and repairs.I would pay your monthly payment directly to the bank and we would set the purchase price to match the loan balance whenever the tenant buyer obtains their new loan.

can you conduct realestate without a certificate of authority from your state, secretary of state.Also same for an llc.  

As long as both parties agree, the Seller should be rewarded for taking the risk on an unqualified buyer.The rent-to-own (also known as a lease-option or option to buy) is an opportunity for a buyer to purchase a home when they are unable to obtain financing through a traditional bank.

Lots to do here...Look up decedents' "informant" on the death certificate.

Attend homeownership counseling; Receive a homeownership certificate; Ratify a sales contract within 120 days and settle within 180 days; Obtain a mortgage from a lender; Pass both a Housing Quality Standards and Private Home Inspection; and Contribute 3% toward the purchase (1% must be from personal funds).

(If there is insufficient information obtained through this phase of the investigation, the Commission will schedule a preliminary session in front of a case examiner (attorney) and your presence will be required.)

Which basically means if you are looking for a discounted off market property, then some of your discount you were hoping to obtain just went to the agent.