No matter how educated you are, it is a huge task to handle a real estate transaction on your own. For this reason, an attorney is a good choice to make sure everything is done correctly. You need to shop around before you choose one because they are not all alike and some know more than other.
You want a professional, and one with experience in the real estate field. The amount of time an attorney needs to thoroughly research the codes and pertinent local should be around ten or maybe twenty hours. This can cost up to $4,000 but only you can decide if this cost will give you peace of mind that all the t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted.
If after all the reviewing of your investing transaction he feels it is not a profitable choice, he can suggest an alternative way where you will make money. He might even steer you in an area he knows more about. In the end, it is a prudent step to take and make sure you are not paying a novice to do serious work for you.