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Hi everyone,I'm doing a little survey for an article I'm currently writing. What was your biggest legal issue in your career as a real estate investor and how you could have prevented it? It might help new investors t...
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I got a lead on a duplex, which is in foreclosure and am negotiating directly with the lawyer handling the bankruptcy. Curious on what to expect, will this likely be a waste of time? Any tips on this procedure would...
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I am interested in any referrals for real estate attorneys located in Los Angeles or Orange County (California) experienced with assignments, fix and flips/holds, etc....Also, if you have had good experiences with par...
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Are the associated costs for obtaining a CPM designation through IREM tax deductible?
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What are some real estate books out there for beginners that includes real estate law and practice. I'm 18 and am getting into real estate and would to be reading and studying before i get my license. I like to be ah...
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Hello everyone! I've been lurking on BP for a few weeks now and figured it was time to introduce myself.I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I live in El Paso, Texas with my wife and two sons. I'm 52 and l...
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Just wondering, I am a landlord in Minnesota and some people say; "in my area an eviction from a property owned by an LLC must be completed by an attorney. My main question is, if i want to evict someone from my prope...
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Hi BP,To my understanding, a lawyer can become a broker without obtaining their real estate salesperson license as long as he/she passes the broker exam. Can a lawyer endorse a real estate salesperson to become a brok...
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Hello, I'm investing in single family flips in Western MA. In Massachusetts attorneys manage closings. I've gotten a lot of feedback from lawyers around town that "Subject 2's" or "Assumption Agreements" are just not ...
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Hi,I am trying to do a owner move-in eviction on my multifamily units. I want to create an escrow account to pay the tenants. I realize most Banks don't provide that service. Any recommendations regarding companies th...