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23k warehouse on 3.9 acres in one of middle TN fastest growing cities. 1 mile from major interstate. 
Purchase price: $3,800,000.  Due Diligence: 90 days   Close: 30 days   Earnest money: 1%Sale lease back that will ...

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The closing attorney or Title company may be the determiner for an answer and usually at this point in the process as an agent I'd defer to them.As an investor, I think I'd want all this squared away before closing so maybe check with the attorney/closing company.

Check out their website.

The reason we do that is because people are on love with their spreadsheet, but need a reality check to see, feel and smell what a lower prices property looks like - in particular the condition. 

Check with the county to confirm you can do this.

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