However, in order to guarantee that PSA won't be re-traded, we need full access to the physical property's main mechanical systems before the PSA.

There may be better investments out there to guarantee retirement income and minimize risk.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

It was about $52,000, financed with a low-interest loan that was subsidized by the state.The advantages are:We get a guaranteed SREC (solar renewable energy credit) payment of $187/month, guaranteed for 10 years. 

At a minimum I would:1) run a title search to confirm the title is clean, and purchase a lender's title insurance policy (often paid for by the borrower) to insure your position2) order an appraisal or BPO to estimate the value of the collateral3) determine what loan to value (LTV) you are comfortable lending up to (75% is generally the upper limit for a commercial loan but it's up to you)4) ask to see payment history if dealing with other mortgages and/or profit & loss statements for the business.5) check property taxes6) determine of the borrower is willing to personally guarantee the loan (recourse) or not7) be sure to be added as an additional insured entity on the borrower's homeowners/hazard insurance on the property8) understand why the borrower is not seeking traditional (bank) financing. 

Since the new law has passed, I’ve seen lots of offers from places (law firms, brokerages, investors, etc) that offer workarounds to the new law, but in my opinion, the only guaranteed way to not break the law is to be licensed.

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Otherwise look for the city or county property appraiser or tax collectors web page to search by address.

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