Finding durable products at reasonable costs. 

And although I'm grateful to have found another lender to get it done, it cost me more money in points, a higher interest rate because of the current rate was higher than previous, and I had to buy another appraisal for $750.The response I received from one of the founders of the company states: "We are not able to refund any amounts at this time as the time of quality control has passed....

Insurance-  replacement costs.  

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Relying on a third party to control your positioning, rates, costs, and deal flow doesn't work long term.  

In one of my markets assessments are performed every 3 years, and the cost of 3rd party appeals will cost 30% of 1 year savings. 

You end up with Hotel Quality sheets / soaps for the cost of Amazon or even less.

Mind you, she used a legal aid attorney, so he didn’t cost her anything.

Given that the property was worth $390K in its current condition, I saw an opportunity to make the numbers work while keeping my upfront costs low.Instead of increasing my cash offer, I negotiated a $25K down payment with the seller carrying the balance for two years through owner financing.

But if borrowing costs remain high and interest rates don't fall as many people expect, cap rates will have to decompress further.