Performing Due Diligence

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Investing For Beginners 18 min read

Jan 30, 2020Jun 02, 2021 Andrew Syrios

The Ultimate Guide to Due Diligence

What is due diligence, and why is it important for real estate investors and homebuyers? Within BiggerPockets’ guide, learn the definition of due diligence and how to perform it, complete…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 3 min read

Apr 01, 2018Jun 02, 2021 Sterling White

13 Items to Check When Performing Due Diligence on Multifamily Properties

Due diligence makes all the difference between landing great deals and being burdened with duds. Use this checklist to cover your bases.

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 73 min read

Sep 26, 2019Feb 09, 2023 The BiggerPockets Podcast

Multifamily Flipping and Due Diligence Tips to Save Thousands with Nathan Tabor

Nathan Tabor is a well-known investor who has done 26 multifamily flips in less than 10 years. In this episode, he shares fantastic advice on how to flip apartments for…

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Real estate investors have to perform due diligence to make sure the property they’re buying is in the right shape and has the correct financial metrics. This could include obtaining things like rent rolls, tax documentation, insurance history, and maintenance history. As a buy-and-hold landlord, you need to make sure that there is enough skin in the game so when you’re paid a rent check, it isn’t all going to expenses.

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