15. Show Me the Money: Asset Investigations

Throughout the book, we have discussed ways to protect yourself before you make an investment, hire an executive, loan money, or ink a deal. But what happens when the money is already on the table, and when you look to recoup your investment, you are told the money is no longer there? Or, what if you have a hunch there is more (or less) money in the pockets of the person you are about to invest in? Asset investigations empower you with the necessary information about an individual’s financial structure and assist you in targeting your pursuit.

The Situation: Going for Broke

KindBank gave a real estate developer in California a $7 million loan for construction on new development properties in the southern ...

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