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Updated about 6 years ago on . Most recent reply
Due Diligence items for apartments?
I finally have a small apartment complex under contract at a good price after a few years of trying to move up to larger units.
Does anyone have a good due diligence guide?
Thank you,
Toben
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@Toben B. congrats on the property.
Here is a sample and detailed checklist. It can defenantly be improved, but you can use it as a base to start. Note, it is possible that the owner may not have all the details below if they do not keep good bookkeeping.
Due Diligence Checklist
1. One (1) copy of the standard lease form and the rules and regulations for the Subject Premises.
2. Copies of lease and inventory checklist for each unit.
3. Copy of all permits, licenses, and Certificates of Occupancy for all buildings and all units.
4. The rental increase history for the property for the last two (2) years and the effective dates.
5. A schedule of any rent incentives and programs within the last twelve (12) months.
6. Historical occupancy for the last two (2) years and year-to-date.
7. Copies of real and personal property tax bills for the last two (2) years.
8. Summary of capital improvements made over last two (2) years.
9. Copies of last two (2) years of tax returns.
10. Copies of last six (6) months bank statements showing rent deposits.
11. Copies of Engineering Reports and Appraisals.
12. Copies of Environmental Reports.
13. Copies of lawsuits and violation notices pending against the Subject Premises.
14. Copies of any existing surveys.
15. Copies of all vendor contracts.
16. Copies of the last two (2) years utility bills, to include: Gas, Water, Electric, Trash.