And without looking at these specific emails you mentioned (and the amount that the lawyer billed you), it's hard to say if you got overbilled or not.

If you have suggestions, alternative strategies, or any advice on navigating these options effectively, please share.

The laws you have to follow in CA are so specific that whenever a client asks me about a situation, I need to research the law. 

@Bob Stevens I currently don't have any properties under contract, and as a result, there is no specific scope of work.

Around downtown is a little more street by street specific but we've had a lot of success in Bryant and Benton as well.

A letter of intent for a specific property is no good really.

Let me know if this possible or alternative areas of approach.

Self-Directed IRAs allow for a broader range of investment options, but they come with specific rules and restrictions.Here are some potential considerations:Distribution Rules: The rules governing distributions from an SDIRA can vary based on the custodian and the specific terms of your SDIRA.

Now if you form a new corporation for each property purchased prior to getting the loan financed, how would the bank approve the loan without prior history on that specific new corporation?

Don't have to be too specific but i think a post like this can help a lot of people out.