I don’t know anything about running gas stations but if you do, I recommend getting extensive insurance coverage for environmental land contamination. 

Equity + Profit Share: Lenders get equity in the project, but rather than full ownership, they receive a share of the profits when the project is completed.Key Elements to Include in Your Proposals: Clear ROI: Make sure to outline the lender’s return clearly.

Seems like a slippery slope and if any AI is allowed, then the human element gets degraded IMO. 

Look for cracks in the foundation, walls, or ceilings, as these may suggest settling or shifting.Additionally, keep an eye out for pest infestations, particularly termites or carpenter ants, which can cause significant damage to wooden structures.Lastly, be aware of environmental concerns such as radon levels and underground oil tanks, which can pose health risks.Having a qualified home inspector conduct a thorough evaluation is essential.

Most significant are environmental issues centering around past or present leakage of petroleum products into the ground. 

Instead of reading one of the many books and podcasts BP publishes on the foundational elements associated with REI, they would prefer that I take 1-2 hours out of my day on the phone to explain everything.

Most people outside the profession don’t understand the time and capital it takes to make a project come to fruition.Before a single piece of equipment touches the ground, there are years of government meetings, environmental and site assessments, engineering studies, etc.Each step requires significant time, effort, and capital investment.But when done right, it creates a ton of value and transforms communities, which is why I love it.

And last but not least any environmental issues can be a big hassle.

Most times, the due diligence period is used for you to bring out your inspector to physically test the property (environmental, structural, roof, etc.) 

Kern County, California, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking environmental initiative thanks to a pilot project by Avnos Inc.