“I Would Rather Lose a Deal Than Pick Up a Bad Deal” — LaVerdiere Discusses Financial Discipline and Avoiding Investments That Fail To Meet Core Metrics. episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 24 MIN

“I Would Rather Lose a Deal Than Pick Up a Bad Deal” — LaVerdiere Discusses Financial Discipline and Avoiding Investments That Fail To Meet Core Metrics.

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Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mark LaVerdiere — Part Two“I Would Rather Lose a Deal Than Pick Up a Bad Deal”In Part Two of Q-Point Podcast, attorney and business owner Mark LaVerdiere of Apex Business Law continues a practical conversation on what investors need to understand before committing capital to real estate.LaVerdiere discusses why investors must look beyond listing numbers, plan for rising expenses and reassessments, and structure deals with enough margin to absorb regulatory changes and market shifts. He also explains the importance of negotiating financing terms carefully, avoiding costly prepayment penalties, and using LLCs, leases, and property management correctly to reduce risk and protect assets.A central theme of the discussion is financial discipline, emphasizing that walking away from the wrong deal is often preferable to taking on an investment that fails to meet core metrics.📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM & the VOM app). ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on QPointPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music & more. Produced and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast associates, or affiliates.Support the showThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.

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