When Walking Away Is the Win
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.
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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.
Optionality Is the Highest Form of Return
Published on: 25/01/2026
Why optionality beats IRR in real estate investing. A real deal breakdown showing how flexible exits outperform optimized spreadsheets.
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Why I Stress Test Deals at Worse-Than-Market Rates
Published on: 23/01/2026
Why I stress test real estate deals at worse-than-market rates—and how ignoring rate risk quietly kills deals. A real case study breakdown.
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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