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Most investors don't have an analysis problem. They have a decision problem.
Something I've noticed in these forums. Incredibly detailed spreadsheets. Every scenario modeled. Stress-tested six ways to Sunday. And never buying anything.
Analysis paralysis is real and I think the BP community accidentally makes it worse sometimes. We're so good at teaching analysis that we've created investors who can tear apart a deal but can't pull the trigger.
There is no perfect deal. Every property has something wrong with it. The question isn't "is this perfect?" It's "do the numbers work with reasonable assumptions and can I handle the downside if I'm wrong?"
My first rental had a roof that needed replacing within 2 years. Knew it going in. Negotiated accordingly. Still one of my best performers.
If you've analyzed 20+ deals without making an offer, the spreadsheet isn't the problem.
Anyone else had to push past this?