Bigger Pockets is a great place to start but searching around the web and consulting with a real estate attorney are also advisable.

Some states have laws regarding "foreclosure consultants" and restricting what they can legally do.

Also, is it a good idea to consult a real estate attorney to draw up the contract, or should I do the research and do it myself?

Hire an interior design consultation, it will cost you around $200.00.

Sure, you can't receive a commision because you are not licensed, but you can receive a referral fee, or a consulting fee, or any other type of fee you can think of..... just don't call it a commission.

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Offering "help", at least in Colorado, puts you in a "consultant" category and a whole new set of parameters.

It is hereby agreed that such condition shall be for the exclusive benefit of the Buyer and may be waived or removed by it at any time during the Feasibility Period by delivery of written notice tothe Seller.Seller shall provide to Buyer all of the following information and documentation (hereinafter called the Review Items) to the extent that it is in Seller’s possession, within five (5) days from the date of execution of a Purchase Agreement between Buyer and Seller:a) Copies of any and all ground leases, residential leases [which shall be made available to Buyer at the Property], easements, land use restriction agreements (if applicable), deed restrictions, liens and deeds of trust, and any other documents encumbering the property.b) A complete set of as-built building plans and specifications of the Property and all improvements thereon, including all structural, mechanical and electrical plans andspecifications, to the extent in the possession of Seller;c) Copies of any and all existing soil, environmental, structural, mechanical and other consulting studies or reports pertaining to the Property and any improvementsconstructed thereon which have been completed within the last three (3) years, to the extent in the possession of Seller;d) Copies of all financial statements pertaining to the operation of the Property, including income and expense reports for (a) the last three (3) full years and (b) each month of the last twelve months, to the extent in the possession of Seller.

I used legalzoom for a rental in NV to set up my LLC - cost a few hundred ... as Jon mentioned, might be better to consult an attorney - sounds like your situation is a little more complex.

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