Sure, you have the deed already, and sure, you've gotten the all-clear from your title company, but it's nerve-wracking.And you can bet that my stomach was one huge knot when I went to the house a couple days later and saw that the locks had been changed by an asset manager!

NAT's examiner is supposed to pull this today...should hopefully close Monday.I still can't believe a lawyer actually did something constructive!

An appraise might call that a "desk appraisal", since its just based on readily available information and not an actual examination of the property.

When you examine the mechanical systems, see how old they are (check the tag with the serial numbers on it or check for an inspection sticker), and that should give you an idea of whether they will still be working properly.

Supplement PropertyRadar with examination of documents and grantor/grantee index research.

I've always had a bit of nerves when I sign on the dotted line, simply because there are so many other properties to invest in and I hope I've gotten the very best one.But only one time did I feel so uncomfortable that I almost didn't get in the car to go to closing, almost didn't get out of the car at the title company and almost didn't sign the paperwork when it was in front of me.

So, if they're only listening to my mother, they are not listening to anyone at all because my mother is silent.It's a lot of small stuff but it's getting on my other tenant's nerves as well and NO ONE feels safe with the door being unlocked all of the time.

The lenders examined the records for the last five years and weak years back in 2007 and 2008 hurt the value.

Hey MikeYou will probably want to make sure that you have a memorandum of contract to lock your buyer in before you let them inspect or examine the property.Having an open house and a line so to speak, of buyers showing up will sure to get you a deal.

Upon further examination you might find it has nothing to do with the building but the tenant base and location.