Property Due Diligence

Expert guidance for due diligence when buying a property – covering vetting proofs, negotiation, and more.

What you’ll learn
Learn to conduct thorough due diligence when evaluating a property for purchase.
Gain insights into seller motivations and use them to your advantage during negotiations.
Interpret inspection reports and understand their impact on the property’s value.
Research zoning regulations and understand their implications for the property’s potential uses.

Requirements
Property Investment Analysis

Description
Buying a property can be a significant financial investment, and it’s essential to do your due diligence to ensure that you’re making an informed decision. Due diligence is the process of investigating and verifying the facts of a property before finalizing the purchase. It involves analyzing a range of factors, including the physical condition of the property, its legal and financial status, and any potential risks associated with its purchase.This module will provide you with a comprehensive guide on conducting due diligence when buying a property. It consists of seven parts, each focusing on a crucial aspect of the process. The first part of the module will introduce you to the difference between assumptions and proofs. Many buyers make the mistake of assuming that everything they’re told about a property is true, but it’s essential to verify these assumptions with concrete evidence.The second part of the module will focus on vetting proofs. This process involves examining the evidence presented to you and ensuring that it’s accurate and reliable. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions and conduct research to confirm the facts presented to you.Negotiation is a critical part of the buying process, and the third part of the module will provide you with strategies for negotiating a fair deal. You’ll learn how to evaluate the value of the property and how to use this information to negotiate with the seller.The fourth part of the module will focus on understanding the seller’s motivation. Knowing why the seller is selling the property can provide valuable insights into the negotiation process. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions to uncover the seller’s motivations and use this information to your advantage.The fifth part of the module will introduce you to inspection reports. These reports provide information about the condition of the property, including any defects or issues that need to be addressed. You’ll learn how to interpret these reports and use the information to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the purchase.The sixth part of the module will focus on zoning. Zoning regulations can have a significant impact on the value and potential uses of a property. You’ll learn how to research zoning regulations and understand how they may affect your plans for the property.The final part of the module will provide you with tips on organizing your due diligence process. You’ll learn how to create a checklist and gather the necessary documents and information to ensure that you’re conducting a thorough investigation.Conducting due diligence when buying a property is essential to ensure that you’re making an informed decision. This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to conduct a comprehensive investigation of a property, including vetting proofs, negotiation, understanding seller motivation, interpreting inspection reports, researching zoning regulations, and organizing your due diligence process. By the end of this module, you’ll have the tools you need to make an informed decision when buying a property.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction and Expectations

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Assumption vs Proof

Lecture 2 AvP – Video Explainer

Lecture 3 AvP – Article

Section 3: Vetting with Proofs

Lecture 4 VP – Video Explainer

Lecture 5 VP – Article

Section 4: Art of Negotiation

Lecture 6 ART – Video Explainer

Lecture 7 ART – Article

Section 5: Motivation

Lecture 8 M – Video Explainer

Lecture 9 M – Article

Section 6: Building Inspection

Lecture 10 BI – Video Explainer

Lecture 11 BI – Video Explainer

Section 7: Zoning

Lecture 12 Z – Video Explainer

Lecture 13 Z – Article

Section 8: Closing Remarks

Lecture 14 Closing Remarks

This course is ideal for real estate investors, property buyers, and anyone involved in property transactions.