PROPERTY RISK & DUE DILIGENCE
What title issues should I check before buying a rental near campus?
Use the title and closing process to identify ownership defects, liens, easements, restrictions, unpaid assessments, and other recorded matters that may affect use or transfer. Review exceptions that could interfere with parking, access, additions, or rental plans.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
A clean-looking property can still have recorded restrictions that change the investment.
VERIFY NEXT
Three facts to check
- Title commitment and exceptions
- Liens and assessments
- Easements or recorded use restrictions
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