Due Diligence

How to Evaluate a Private Real Estate Deal

A practical checklist for evaluating any private real estate deal — the numbers to verify, the questions to ask, and the red flags to watch for.

Key topics

  • Reading a deal summary
  • Verifying ARV (after-repair value) independently
  • Evaluating the operator — what credentials and track record matter
  • Understanding the exit strategy
  • 10 red flags that should stop you from wiring money
  • How to verify property data (county records, MLS, permit history)
Full guide content in development. This guide currently outlines the topics it will cover. For a walkthrough now, request an investor call.
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