Key Takeaways
- GIS and public data analysis can identify four or more risk factors before spending any money on formal due diligence.
- Residual land value analysis determines the maximum supportable price — always solve for land price last.
- A red flag scoring matrix (severity x likelihood) systematically prioritizes risks and prevents both paralysis and recklessness.
- Scores above 15 require formal investigation; scores above 20 are potential deal-killers.
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Test Your Knowledge
1.In Exercise 1, how many developable acres remain after accounting for the flood zone and utility easement?
2.What is the maximum supportable land price per acre in the Exercise 2 residual land value calculation?
3.In a red flag scoring matrix, what risk score threshold triggers a "potential deal-killer" designation?