Due diligence comes down to asking the right questions of the right people. If you don’t know the right questions to ask, it’s easy to find people who will know what questions you should be asking before you invest.

The best thing you can do to ensure good due diligence is to retain the services of an experienced advisor, such as an attorney, CPA or someone with extensive experience with the specific type of investment you’re contemplating. And just in case you missed the previous paragraph on common sense, don’t get your due diligence advice from the person selling you the property.