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Your Due Diligence Could Save the Day. And the Deal!


After 14 years in commercial lending, I can tell you this:

It doesn’t matter how much time you spend underwriting a property, negotiating deal terms, or building a relationship—a single overlooked risk can kill the deal instantly.

I’ve seen it happen. Flood zones. Contamination reports. Unexpected crime data. All issues that, when discovered too late, meant walking away from weeks of hard work.

That’s why, when I created TheAnalyst® PRO, I made sure it included tools for fast, accessible due diligence—so CRE professionals could uncover risks early, before investing time or money in a property that wouldn’t pass lender or investor scrutiny.


What Can Go Wrong Without Due Diligence?

Commercial real estate deals are complex. No two are the same—and no investor, lender, or broker should rely on assumptions.

Whether you’re buying income property, acquiring land, or evaluating a site for your business, due diligence isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Here are just a few examples of hidden risks that can stall or kill a deal:

Flood Zone Exposure

Buying in a flood zone dramatically increases insurance costs and long-term risk.

With TheAnalyst® PRO, you can instantly determine whether part or all of the property is in a flood zone.

Environmental Contamination

A Phase I Environmental Report can take nearly a month and cost thousands.

Our exclusive Location Risk Report searches hundreds of databases—local, state, and federal—to flag potential contamination within ¼ and ½ mile of the site.

Crime Activity

 High crime areas can reduce tenant interest and limit financing options.

We integrate directly with the FBI’s national crime database to provide fast, credible data on neighborhood crime trends.



Traditional Due Diligence Is Expensive and Slow

I’ve seen investors spend $10K–$20K+ and wait weeks for due diligence reports—only to uncover deal-killing issues late in the process.

That’s time and money you never get back.

With TheAnalyst® PRO, you can:

•  Run reports in 5–10 minutes

•  Analyze every property you’re considering

•  Quickly rule out red flags or identify how to overcome them

•  Access unlimited due diligence reports with a single subscription


Due Diligence Isn’t Just for Buyers and Lenders

If you’re a CRE agent trying to win listings, use due diligence to stand out.

Before your next listing presentation, run a Location Risk Report. Show the seller you’ve already done the legwork. You’ll:

•  Elevate the conversation with facts, not guesswork

•  Build trust by anticipating lender or buyer objections

•  Position yourself as a proactive, value-driven advisor


Whether you’re underwriting, buying, listing, or advising—TheAnalyst® PRO puts essential due diligence at your fingertips


Written by: TheAnalyst PRO Founder, Todd Kuhlmann, CCIM