Key takeaways
- Geographic concentration risk.
- Holding properties past their ROE.
- Emotional attachment to assets.
- No portfolio-level reporting.
- Skipping annual review.
Core concepts
Concentration
30%+ in one market or asset = systemic risk.
Stale equity
Equity that earns below opportunity cost.
Emotion
Personal history clouds capital decisions.
Step-by-step framework
- 1Map concentration.
- 2Compute ROE per property.
- 3Annual review with discipline.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Refusing to sell first property.
- Doubling down on losing market.
Frequently asked questions
Concentration threshold?
30% in any single dimension.
Stale equity sign?
ROE < 6%.
Best decision tool?
Annual portfolio review.
Sell winners?
Hold winners, sell losers.
Action checklist
- ☐Concentration map.
- ☐ROE per property.
- ☐Annual review.
- ☐Discipline framework.
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