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12 questions before buying an investment property

Investor worksheet · Barcelona and surrounding areas

Compare answers and supporting documents before making a decision. A blank field means a check is pending, not that a risk is absent.

  1. What is the project objective and expected exit timeline?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  2. Which comparable transactions and sources support the purchase price?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  3. Who owns the property and which encumbrances need checking?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  4. Is the permitted use compatible with the project?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  5. Which permits are required, who handles them and what affects timing?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  6. What does the acquisition budget include: taxes, closing costs and financing?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  7. What is included in the works budget, contingency and holding costs?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  8. What supports the expected sale price and who is the target buyer?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  9. How does the outcome change if the sale price falls or costs rise?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  10. Who approves additional costs and how is the investor kept informed?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  11. How are project profit, the investor share and contractual compensation calculated?Answer / document / owner / review deadline
  12. Who manages the sale and what happens if the exit is delayed?Answer / document / owner / review deadline