You are likely better off doing it yourself, but I would want to consult an attorney prior to doing anything if I were you.

(if all goes to plan we will have 30 to 40 properties within 5 years and we don't want to keep that 10% in our pockets).Part 3: Real Estate Investment Consulting: we are going to provide an "every step of the way" service to people that want to invest in real estate.

Where assignment is thus permitted, the assignor need not consult the other party to the contract.

I agree, I'm not touching a regulated field without consulting a lawyer.I'm also not bothering with a lawyer unless the market exists.

Start with people you know - friends, family, your doctor, lawyer, neighbor, business professionals, etc.Public advertising for private money can be in violation of state and federal securities laws so consult an attorney.Some of the very best resources for private money is from people who are not sophisticated investors who invest in CD's.

Also, since you are doing this as a business, self-employment income taxes come into play.Suggest you consult with a couple of experienced tax professionals before you file your tax returns.

I would strongly advise you consult an attorney before acting on your own and refusing to pay, moving, breaking lease.

You may want to consult with a credit expert who can lay out steps to optimize your credit score over the shortest time frame, to get you in the game ASAP.In the meantime, you can potentially utilize your capital to buy, rehab, and sell properties (i.e. flipping), particularly those beaten up houses where only cash buyers compete.Of course, if you have friends/family that would lend you funds for a year or two at 8% until you can establish your credit and refinance, that would be your best option.Hard money lenders are typically 6 mth deals (maybe 1 year), so I'm told, so you really don't want to use them for a project you want to buy-and-hold, not knowing when your credit would eventually be good enough to refinance them out.

He told me that he was spending a good amount of time on my offers and requested I pay him a consulting fee which I agreed to.

Maybe you can tell me what type of lawyer I need to consult?