I imagine bringing in fill/building a retaining wall could cost anywhere from 15 to 25k.

Couple things to keep in mind when you are looking for a brokerage after just getting licensed-Brand does not matter in regards to attracting/retaining clients-This is a long term business, focusing on the short term profits will only hold you back-The most important thing when first getting started is learningWith all of this top of mind you want to look for a team/brokerage that focuses on teaching, training, coaching and walking you through the various processes associated with this business.

If you would like a lawyer to do the legal research into the statutes and case law to find the precedents, to be able to answer this question, you can retain me or another lawyer for our hourly rate.On the link at the State of California website on LLC taxes, I gave you above, it gives an example of when the taxes must be paid.

Each of us will deposit half the amount required for the purchase.We will close on the property using the cash from that account that came 50/50 from each partner.Then we will refinance, but again, only in one of our names (so we still retain more future lending opportunities with the other partner).Questions:From what we understand, the funds still have to be "sourced" when we refinance.

As an eviction attorney how hard is to evict a section 8 tenant if they retain an attorney. 

If any tenants have a disability, watch out for any accommodation requests that the previous owner might have ignored.3.Determine from your inspections and the rent records, which of these tenants do you want to retain?

After the second year, the Security Deposit must be placed in an interest-bearingaccount which shall be paid to the tenant yearly, however the Landlord may retain up to one percent of interest to offset administrativecosts.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

The man you need to talk to is:http://www.seattle-realestate-lawyer.com/Doug is AWESOME, reasonably priced (and doesn't require a retainer), and works with investors.  

I technically do not have to manage the property at all but they offered to have me shadow them to learn from this as well.we also discussed my getting an equity stake in the property ...say 60% and they retain 40% equity should there be a sale down the road or any HELOC or refi etc.also discussed were buy out terms should I want my initial cash out to move on etc.anyone ever have deals like this?