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Tyler Flagg Owner Financing - Steps / Professional Help / Costs
30 September 2014 | 1 reply
Most title companies have a lawyer that can draft the paperwork and set everything up.Another option is to look for a generic land contract/contract for deed which would need to be notarized by both parties.You might also want to do a title search at the clerk's office or ask the seller to show a clear title to you.
Bao Nguyen Financial independence from passive rental income: how long does it take?
16 January 2017 | 143 replies
To buy their kid a home or to bail them out of Jail and pay for the lawyer...
Thomas Watson Springfield MO realtor/investor
12 January 2016 | 5 replies
Also, is it necessary to get a lawyer to service the foreclosure?
Andriy Boychuk Direct mail for mobile home owners
8 May 2020 | 3 replies
I have seen a lot of debate from both sides, from lawyers to investors about this.  
Felix L. Realesate Lawyer in Northern New Jersey
12 July 2020 | 8 replies
Can anyone recommend a good Realestate Lawyer in Northern New Jersey?
Jay M. Anyone out there have experience with ABC Capital Investments in Philadelphia, PA for turnkey properties?
30 November 2022 | 181 replies
Jay even said "go to call lawyer, I am not afraid". 
Mark Douglas Do you have separate bank accounts for each property??
31 March 2018 | 24 replies
I gues my lawyer put it that way and in the lease to simplify the whole thing.
David Tipton Attorneys - Los Angeles
20 August 2018 | 10 replies
I am also in need of a real estate lawyer to create LLCs for buy and hold partnerships. 
Carlos Enriquez Non-disclosed defect discovered, want seller to reimburse.
15 January 2016 | 31 replies
Just realize that as a long-distance landlord, you'll incur costs such as hiring a lawyer and/or traveling for the court date(s). 
Jeb Brilliant What state do I open my LLC if investing out of state?Ca resident
20 January 2016 | 19 replies
I'll take any input you have but I know I will ultimately have to run it by a lawyer, so if you're a lawyer that specializes in this stuff can we chat???