The cost depends on the scope. This examination can cost as little as $2,000 depending on your type of deal and essential points of examination. (Q of E examination extra). Examination scope varies on deal by deal basis but this should give you some idea. I'd examine these first (and if they check out) then spend on an excellent quality of earnings examination. Sponsor (seller) Integrity Track record, co-invest %, disclosures Shields you from execution failure and reputation risk. Structure & Legal LP rights, promotes, indemnities, exits Reduces downside and preserves control and optionality. Return Underwriting IRR mechanics, assumptions, sensitivities Filters out inflated or engineered return projections. Financial Realism CapEx buffer, lease/market comps, insurance Confirms the deal is grounded in verifiable reality when we assess underlying assumptions. Execution Capability Lease-up plan, milestones, liquidity paths Limits exposure to delays, drift, and capital drag as we evaluate execution risk. Red Flag Firewall Hard “no-go” triggers and kill switches Purpose-built to say “no” based on your defined criteria. We do this all the time. redacted

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