Every successful real estate investor works with a team of professionals.  For those who are getting started, you should include a lawyer on your team, but start early.  If you wait until a situation becomes a crisis, the process can be confusing and could get very expensive.  Selecting the right lawyer can take some time and effort, but it will be worth it. Even after going through a process of getting referrals from friends and colleagues, doing research on the Internet, and perhaps conducting a couple of interviews, you still need to learn how to make the best use of this valuable resource as a member of your team.  Many advisors promote the use of the “10 Question” approach – asking a series of questions before you hire a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, financial planner, or other specialist.  These are often the same questions:  What is your experience? How long have you been doing this?  Have you handled cases like mine?  What is your success rate?  What do you charge?  How much will it cost?  What will be your approach?  Who will be handling the file?  What are my chances of winning? These are all good questions, but I recommend...

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