Are You Buying Deals or Buying Risk?

Question

Some deals look good but carry hidden risk.

I see it when:

• Numbers are too tight
• Assumptions are optimistic
• No backup plan exists

The difference isn’t always obvious upfront.

Do you walk away from deals like that or try to make them work?

Drew Sygit · Answer

Depends on the deal.

Dominic Mazzarella · Answer

Deals that look cheap on paper often come with a heavy load of risk,deferred maintenance, tenants from hell, or market issues that aren’t immediately obvious. Sometimes it’s better to pay more for a property that requires less guesswork and headache.