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Real-world insights on real estate deals, creative financing, capital stacks, and strategy from Chad Choquette. Built for investors who think deeper.

The Goal Isn’t More Deals — It’s Fewer, Better Ones

The Goal Isn’t More Deals — It’s Fewer, Better Ones

Chad Choquette
Published on: 30/01/2026

Why the best investors scale by doing fewer deals with better structure, wider margins, and longer runways—using a real mobile home park case study.

Deal Evaluation
Why Conservative Deals Scale Better Than Aggressive Ones

Why Conservative Deals Scale Better Than Aggressive Ones

Chad Choquette
Published on: 29/01/2026

Why conservative real estate deals scale better than aggressive ones. A real case study showing how margin, simplicity, and structure compound long-term.

Deal Evaluation
When Walking Away Is the Win

When Walking Away Is the Win

Chad Choquette
Published on: 27/01/2026

Why walking away from a deal is often the smartest move. A real marina case study showing how sunk cost bias destroys returns.

Deal Evaluation
Optionality Is the Highest Form of Return

Optionality Is the Highest Form of Return

Chad Choquette
Published on: 25/01/2026

Why optionality beats IRR in real estate investing. A real deal breakdown showing how flexible exits outperform optimized spreadsheets.

Deal EvaluationCreative Financing