Due Diligence Process
Master comprehensive property investigations to uncover hidden issues and protect your investment before closing
This Week You’ll Master:
Property inspection techniques that reveal structural, mechanical, and cosmetic issues before they become your expensive problems
Title search procedures that uncover liens, encumbrances, and ownership issues that could derail your purchase
Survey review skills to verify property boundaries, easements, and encroachments that affect value and use
Environmental assessment protocols that identify contamination risks and compliance issues before you own them
Your Week 24 Progress
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🔍 Lesson 93: Property Inspections
Learn professional property inspection methods to identify defects, estimate repair costs, and negotiate effectively
You’ll Learn:
- How to choose qualified inspectors and understand their reports comprehensively
- Major systems to inspect: structural, roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and foundation
- Red flags that signal expensive problems and when to walk away from a deal
- Using inspection findings to negotiate repairs, credits, or price reductions
📋 Lesson 94: Title Searches
Master title examination to ensure clear ownership and protect against costly title defects
You’ll Learn:
- Understanding title reports and identifying clouds on title that affect ownership
- Common title issues: liens, judgments, easements, and restrictive covenants
- Title insurance types, coverage, and why both owner’s and lender’s policies matter
- Resolving title defects before closing and negotiating who pays for corrections
📏 Lesson 95: Survey Reviews
Understand property surveys to verify boundaries, identify encroachments, and confirm legal descriptions
You’ll Learn:
- Reading and interpreting survey maps, monuments, and legal descriptions accurately
- Identifying boundary disputes, encroachments, and easement locations
- When to order new surveys vs accepting existing ones and ALTA survey standards
- Using survey findings to resolve issues and adjust purchase agreements
🌱 Lesson 96: Environmental Assessments
Evaluate environmental risks and compliance issues that could impact property value and liability
You’ll Learn:
- Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments and when each is required
- Common environmental hazards: asbestos, lead paint, mold, soil contamination
- Underground storage tanks, wetlands, and flood zone considerations
- Environmental liability protection and negotiating remediation responsibilities
Week 24 Student Stats
After Completing Week 24:
✅ Inspection Expert
Identify property defects and use findings to negotiate better deals or walk away from problems
✅ Title Specialist
Understand title reports, identify issues, and ensure clean ownership transfer
✅ Survey Analyst
Read surveys accurately and identify boundary issues before they become disputes
✅ Environmental Evaluator
Assess environmental risks and protect yourself from contamination liabilities
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130 minutes total. 4 lessons. Learn to investigate properties thoroughly and protect your investments.
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