Due Diligence

Buying property is a major investment, and due diligence is crucial to ensure you make an informed and confident decision. This page will guide you through all the essential checks you need to complete—some are minor details, and others may require deeper investigation. Click on each step below to learn more about what you need to do and why it’s important. You’ll also find links to detailed pages where you can take action and track your progress.

Verify Property Title and Ownership

Check the property title and ownership to ensure the seller has clear title and no liens.

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Verify Property Title and Ownership

Confirm Zoning Compliance

Ensure the property is zoned for your intended use and complies with all local regulations.

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Confirm Zoning Compliance

Property Inspection

Ensure a detailed property inspection is completed, including checking the structural integrity.

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Property Inspection

Market and Neighborhood Analysis

Perform a comparative market analysis (CMA) and investigate crime rates and neighborhood quality.

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Market and Neighborhood Analysis

Financial and Tax Considerations

Review operating expenses, ROI calculations, and investigate property tax history.

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Financial and Tax Considerations

Environmental Considerations

Ensure there are no environmental concerns like soil contamination or flood risks.

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Environmental Considerations

Access to Utilities and Infrastructure

Ensure essential utilities and infrastructure (water, gas, internet, etc.) are available.

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Access to Utilities and Infrastructure

Seller’s Motivation and History

Understand the seller’s reason for selling and check the property’s history.

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Seller’s Motivation and History

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure the property complies with all local regulations and health & safety standards.

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Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Insurance Considerations

Ensure the property can be properly insured and check for any title insurance requirements.

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Insurance Considerations

Construction or Renovation Feasibility

Research local construction costs and verify if any permits are needed for renovation.

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Construction or Renovation Feasibility

Escrow and Title Report Process

Understand the escrow process and conduct a title search to uncover any issues or liens.

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Escrow and Title Report Process

Build A Team That Understand The Due Diligence Process!

We can’t stress enough how important the due diligence process is and we give you the steps and tools to get educated but… Always good have these professionals on your side to help out.

Multiple Resources To Help You Conduct Your Due Diligence

Find the resources that’ll help you along the way of conducting proper due diligence. Don’t forget to check out the steps and the task pages designed to help you do it right.

Mastering Due Diligence: The Seller Is Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Effective due diligence starts with the right mindset: treat all seller-provided information as guilty until verified. This approach ensures you and your team make informed decisions

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