Drew from Austin, Texas

I am new to this site but not real estate. I've been a real estate lawyer since 1996, an investor since 1999 and I finally got my real estate license last year. If you're from Austin, or anywhere in Texas, let me know!

Thanks, Drew

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Nick J.

SFR Investor · Scottsdale, Arizona

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Icon_minipost Jun 16 '09, 10:37 AM

Drew, do you know Chuck Norris?

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Will Barnard

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Icon_minipost Jun 16 '09, 10:41 AM

Welcome to BP Nation Drew. I am not from TX, but I have many investments there!

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Joshua Dorkin

BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado

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Icon_minipost Jun 16 '09, 11:28 AM

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Drew. It is great having someone with your background join the community. I look forward to many productive and insightful conversations with you here on BP!

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Nick J.

SFR Investor · Scottsdale, Arizona

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Icon_minipost Jun 16 '09, 12:01 PM

I just thought Drew, can you provide some really good insight on TX laws regarding Lease/Options, maybe tell us a little more on how exactly they must be executed. I've never invested in TX but hear it's harder and harder to utilize creative techniques in the lone star state.

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Drew Shirley

Real Estate Attorney · Houston, Texas

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Icon_minipost Jun 16 '09, 10:28 PM

First of all, I taught Chuck Norris everything he knows.

Secondly, without sounding like that guy, there's a long article on my website that explains how to sell a house on a lease option in TX without getting in trouble.

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Rich Weese

Real Estate Investor · sioux falls, South Dakota

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Icon_minipost Jun 16 '09, 10:34 PM

Welcome to BP from Mcallen area for the next little while. Time to go to FL and BUY BUY BUY!!!!! Rich.

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Dick Green

Residential Real Estate Broker · Conroe, Texas

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Icon_minipost Jun 17 '09, 12:01 AM

Hi Drew!

Welcome to the group! I'm glad you joined. One can never have too much legal advice.

I think you're gonna be a tremendous asset here at the site.....A Creative Real Estate Attorney who's familiar with Texas Law.

FORGET ABOUT IT!!!

I'm looking forward to networking with you. I've been thinking about some creative ways to utilize the "net sale", option within the guidelines of the law, to pull money out rather than flipping.

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Eddie Ziv

Real Estate Investor · Studio City, California

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Icon_minipost Jun 17 '09, 12:55 AM

Hey Drew, Welcome aboard.
Since I own two properties in Austin area (Pflugerville and Round Rock) It's good to know someone with your background should your services are needed...

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TJ Thompson

Real Estate Investor · Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Icon_minipost Jun 17 '09, 01:09 AM

Hey Drew,
Good to meet you. I'm also in Austin, perhaps we'll work together soon. I'm new to REI and in the information gathering phase, but antsy to start investing!

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