Why I Walk Away From Deals That “Almost” Work
Published on: 14/01/2026
Why I walk away from deals that almost work. A real case study on fragile cash flow, tight structures, and exit risk in real estate.
Deal Evaluation
Articles
Real-world insights on real estate deals, creative financing, capital stacks, and strategy from Chad Choquette. Built for investors who think deeper.
Balloons Kill More Deals Than Rates Ever Will
Published on: 13/01/2026
Why balloon payments—not interest rates—kill real estate deals. Learn how refi assumptions fail and how to engineer exits before you buy.
Balloons
County Appraisals Are Largely Irrelevant for Commercial Deals
Published on: 12/01/2026
County appraisals don’t determine commercial value—income does. Learn why NOI matters more than assessed value and how investors misprice deals.
Appraisals
Thin Cash Flow Is a Warning, Not a Feature
Published on: 11/01/2026
Thin cash flow isn’t discipline—it’s risk. Learn why low-margin deals fail and how one mixed-use deal exposed the danger.
Cash Flow