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Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib is an attorney with vast experience in real estate transactions, development, and litigation allowing him to bring huge value to his clients.

Mahmoud gives his back story including time in the laboratory as a chemist and starting various businesses prior to landing into his current career as an attorney! He breaks down foreclosure defense and how he is going to bat for his clients. Mahmoud explains the roles of attorneys and Title Company personnel in a real estate transaction and how his unique fee structure allows his clients to save on fees. Throughout the show, Mahmoud conveys the importance of having a knowledgeable attorney in your corner in any real estate transaction!

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Guest Questions

01:54 Housing Provider Tip - Understand new rules around HVAC to strategically maintain and repair systems!

03:18 Intro to our guest, Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib!

06:40 How do foreclosure defense firms work?

10:33 Jumping to a new career despite being established in another career!

24:00 Breaking down the roles of Attorneys and Title Companies.

32:27 Mahmoud’s unique attorney fee structure.

38:58 Wild attorney stories!

49:05 Mahmoud’s next 5 years!

56:05 What is your competitive advantage?

56:23 One piece of advice for new investors.

57:00 What do you do for fun?

57:32 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 

58:17 Local Network Recommendation? 

58:58 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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