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How To Investigate Any Business Opportunity
4. How is damaged or obsolete inventory valued?
5. Is the amount of inventory sufficient to operate efficiently and for how long?
6. Should an appraisal be obtained?
Marketable Securities
1. Obtain a list of marketable securities.
2. How are the securities valued?
3. Determine the fair market value of the securities.
4. Are any securities restricted or pledged?
5. Should the portfolio be sold or exchanged?
Real Estate
1. Obtain a schedule of real estate owned.
2. Determine the condition and age of the real estate. 
3. Establish the fair market value of each of the buildings and land.
4. Should appraisals be obtained?
5. Are repairs or improvements required?
6. Are maintenance costs reasonable?
7. Do any of the principals have a financial interest in the company's) that performs) the maintenance?
8. Is the real estate required to operate the business efficiently?
9. How is the real estate financed?
10. Are the mortgages assumable?
11. Will additional real estate be required in the near future?
12. Is the real estate adequately insured?
Machinery and Equipment
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