If you do not have a property picked out, the agent will want a contract because they will be spending significant time and effort helping you locate, setting up appointments to view, and touring the properties with you.

I don't want to spend all my capital then be stuck.

., taking a taxable distribution); you usually can't have it both ways where you keep tax deferral but also get to spend the profits. 

Two hours is perfect because I'll have to spend that much time on the treadmill working off my dinner today.

Typically if they have plans to move they will not want to spend any money on the space in the short term.Howe far in advance do they have to give notice to renew the lease before exercising the first option period?

First, I want to the Express my Gratitude to God in advance for the amazing thinks he has in the future for me: The Inspirations He will send my way during prayers and meditations; The blessings and guidance in my daily encounters; The amazing time to look forward to with family and friends; The Fruitful relationships I will continue to develop with my patients, clients, coworkers, fellow investors and entrepreneurs, and all other professionals; Abundant spiritual, mental, physical and social health; The constant awareness that “I don't wanna spend my whole life asking, What if I had given everything, Instead of going through the motions?”

Spend your air fare on them instead. 

I don't spend much time on Forums, but my nephew has recommended Biggerpockets to me as a real estate agent who would like to experiment more actively with investment.

The only problem is that you will now have a payment against it if you spend it (which you would on the down payment for property #2) and you will have difficulty (I think) refinancing property #1 in the future with a active HELOC on it.

Spending the money for a review up front will likely save you money in the long run.So, how do you find a lawyer?