I'm also opening a solo law practice serving real estate investors in Georgia. 

It serves well to help defuse anger and bring a person to their senses.Tenants may make empty threats, but if they do proceed, then we address the complaint or demand letter when we receive it.

. :)Time and space is limited so first come first served :).

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Also, he thought me the value of not doing dual agency or buying properties from my clients. 90% of lawsuits in this county are from Real Estate.

The more I study real estate, the more I feel that my architecture degree isn't helping me much, I'm not being taught to sell, negotiate, read/understand contracts, understand clients or anything much beyond the actual design of architecture. 

There are a couple sections of the neighborhood I recommend my clients stay away from (unless they get a solid discount), but overall its good.

I did pay a $1000 sewer bill that was owed b/c I was served by the courts and it was going to show up on my credit.

I know it is possible but have never been involved in one with my clients. 

Here's a tool that might help: http://www.whatsthecost.com/snowball.aspxI use it frequently to run 'what if' comparisons for my clients.