The 5 Most Overlooked Due Diligence Items When Buying a Rental Property
Summary
This article details five crucial due diligence items that real estate investors often overlook when purchasing rental properties. Hosts should pay close attention to micro-market analysis, property systems, operational complexity, financial stress testing, and insurance underwriting to make informed investment decisions and protect their cash flow.
Key Insights
- •A property's history of claims, particularly for water damage or fire, can negatively impact insurance premiums and carrier options.
- •Within the same ZIP code, one street can outperform the next. Sub-neighborhood pockets often have very different renter demographics, turnover rates, and levels of demand.
Action Items
- ✓Validate demand with actual operators on the ground by contacting local property managers.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Before closing, budget for the expected remaining lifespan of major systems like the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical panels.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓Conduct financial stress testing by adjusting rent projections, modeling vacancy impacts, and incorporating potential expense increases.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Steadily: Partnering with an investor-focused insurance provider like Steadily can be a strategic advantage.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Ignoring insurance underwriting can lead to underperforming properties.
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