Do everything you can in your due diligence to uncover what you can. 

Admittedly, this does not always come up with a valid result, particularly for "smaller" deals in Class C/D areas, like the example I mentioned above.I also search Facebook and Instagram for the same, since you will sometimes uncover multiple groups marketing their new deal webinar for the same deals.  

This forces the AI to dig for lawsuits, BBB complaints, red flags, and regulatory issues — not just their own marketing fluff.I used this approach recently and uncovered major issues on some people who looked legit at first glance.Bottom line:Do not skip deep research.Do not just go by podcast interviews, polished websites, or social media followings.So whether you are a GP, LP, Private Lender, Investor, Syndicator, Fund Manager - Use every tool available to protect your money.NOTE: THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE ONLY TOOL YOU USE, BUT IT CAN SAVE YOU TIME ON A PRELIMINARY / INITIAL REVIEW

If the sewer lines were an issue prior to the sale and the seller didn’t disclose, and you have hard evidence that this was an ongoing issue, and that the seller knew about it and didn’t disclose, you may be able to pursue that further… it might be worth talking to an attorney… but again if you had an inspection clause and chose not to scope the sewer line, then that would reflect negatively on you because you would have had the opportunity to uncover these issues yourself then, and didn’t. 

A title search by the title company who will insure you should uncover any additional clouds on the title. 

Due Diligence - As mentioned, have a professional inspection done to uncover any issues you might not have seen.

Seems like tens of millions of dollars were raised from unaccredited investors...Here are some SEC links for a partner and CFO of Norada showing previous fraud history:https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releas...https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2017/comp240...Based on what has been uncovered so far with the partnership between Marco and Ronald Fossum who has already been guilty of defrauding investors and barred by the SEC from participating in activity like this, I would say, yeah, there is a high likelihood of fraud in this case.

By blending modern tiny homes with nature-focused amenities, we aim to foster a vibrant, inclusive community where residents thrive socially, economically, and environmentally.We just installed road and are now working with the County on permits and infrastructure. 

Purchase price: $1,150,000 Cash invested: $125,460 Sale price: $2,210,000 This investment exemplifies a standout fix-and-flip project in a premium market, blending strategic acquisition with transformative redevelopment.

I think it will be a blend.