Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast The Real Estate Deals We Didn’t Do and Why with Paul DiVincenzo
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Sep 30, 2025 Join Paul DiVincenzo, Director of Syndications at RealWealth, as he shares insights from his extensive experience in real estate. He discusses the critical reasons behind passing on certain deals, emphasizing the importance of due diligence, market conditions, and conservative underwriting. Discover the key red flags that can derail a potential investment, the risks associated with optimistic timelines, and how thorough background checks can save you from disaster. Paul’s expertise sheds light on making investments that enhance your portfolio while avoiding costly mistakes.
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Use A Strict Buy Box And Vetting Process
- Do screen deals against a clear buy box before deeper diligence.
- Run a multi-step vetting process including third-party underwriting and site visits.
Three Core Deal Killers
- Market analysis, numbers, and the sponsor team are the three deal-killers.
- Even great performas fail if the team can't execute the plan.
Pass On Good Assets With Weak Partners
- Kathy pitched a commercial building she loved but Paul declined due to an overextended partner.
- A self-storage deal also failed despite good numbers because the project team couldn't execute.