CalculateRealEstateROI

Risk Management

Liquidity Risk

Inability to convert real estate equity to cash quickly without price discount.

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Plain-English explanation

Real estate sells slowly. Need cash reserves to cover capex and vacancies between sales.

Examples

  • Forced sale during 2008 at 25% below appraised value.

Common mistakes

  • Tapping out liquidity to fund a deal.

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