What does your LOI need to cover?
The Letter of Intent sets the goalposts for the rest of the deal. The terms you don’t lock in here get re-negotiated during due diligence — when the seller has 60 days of exclusivity working in their favor. Five questions, a personalized list of what to nail down before you sign.
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