What are some of the biggest challenges you face when making asset purchase decisions?

As a real estate investor, using a decision-making framework has helped me navigate numerous investment opportunities.

Here’s how I set mine up:

1. I start with the core principles of:

• Risk mitigation
• Access to liquidity
• The amount of control I have

2. I categorize assets into four tiers based on how well they align with these principles:

• Tier 1: Guaranteed protection and growth, easy access to values, and lots of control.
• Tiers 2-3: Elevated risk of loss (lack of guarantees), harder to access the higher the tier, and less control.
• Tier 4: Difficult to access the values, no guarantees, and no control.

3. I have specific targets for the percentage of total equity I want to distribute across these tiers, which would vary based on your goals. For example:

• Tier 1: 40%
• Tier 2: 40%
• Tier 3: 15%
• Tier 4: 5%

4. When presented with an asset purchase opportunity, I analyze it against this framework.

However, if a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity falls outside of my targets, I can still choose to invest.

The framework does not make decisions for me; it helps me:

• Avoid impulsive decisions
• Stay focused on my principles
• Examine my options objectively

What are your own decision-making frameworks or tips for managing asset purchases?

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