Its a great place to meet investors, agents, contractors, lawyers etc.First thursday of the month at 6 (networking) 7 starts the meeting at camp hill Giant second floor.  

Would prefer the lawyer to have knowledge of the Dallas market (and be an investor as well!).

You can either use a internet web company or a lawyer but you should use an experienced CPA to get their advice on what you should do ior tax purpose and you know why you are doing that.  

It's true that even if I do no-money-down partnerships, I'll still want to have some cash set aside for lawyer's fees etc.I'm really pumped to get started.  

They are completely different strategies and are both ends of the active passive spectrum, but if you are brand new, I'm afraid you'll get eaten up in the non-performing world of notes, lawyers, foreclosures, evictions, management, working out payment plans, etc. without a first step into notes with simple monthly payments and servicing that you get with performing notes.  

@Linda Merus, My lender pointed out that just because they are a Lawyer or a CPA does not mean that they know Real Estate Law.

Rather than "hard money lender", think "my buddy who is a Dr." or dentist, lawyer, etc. - private money.  

You can always have a lawyer look over your lease to ensure it is comprehensive and protects you.Good LuckGino

Having knowledge of the real estate industry coupled with basic accounting principles can be very empowering for an investor.

I am not a lawyer, and do not play one on TV.