When does a hard money loan become a security and must I file anything in CA making a loan to out of state investors?

Maybe, If it is your own money and you do not do it often the disclosures are simple. If it is investors money being loaned to others secured by...

What happens if an escrow company wrote a double check to a Real Estate agent?

If you have the funds you should pay them back. If you do not have the funds you should work out a payment plan. The could sue yes, but they take a...

If you put a asset, ie house, into a LLC from a family trust can you lose a exemption you received when you inherited the house

You should consult with a good tax advisor before you do anything.

As the others have mentioned insurance is a great idea. I would run the numbers and see if the LLC makes sense for you. Keep in mind that insurance...

If I pay a $2,000 retainer's fee, what can I expect from my real estate lawyer aside from the conference call ($200 per 30mins)?

You can expect that the lawyer will do what they promised to do. The California business and professions code requires lawyers contracts to usually...

You have some potential liability. I have sued several loan brokers on facts similar to this. For example where the loan broker says "take this...

The Realtor can use the "form" leases without a problem. If you need something that is not on the form I would see a real estate attorney. As Mr....

I think last I looked at the guidelines for section 8 you have a duty to disclose your income (fully and accurately). You should be honest with...

What is the best way to avoid paying a second mortgage that is in collections twelve years after losing a house in foreclosure?

This would be well past the statute of limitations. A quick call or letter from a lawyer should get them to go away.

I am surprised the court has not addressed this issue. As the other said you cannot represent her, I hope you have been careful with what you have...