Unfortunately the property was in a flood zone which added about $100 a month unexpectedly to the cost of ownership for the first buyer who failed to qualify.  

The next property I used the credit on was also shut down because of other requirements that "pop up" unexpectedly in order for them not to lend.I have asked several times for a refund of my money and all they have offered was an additional year's subscription.

In Texas AT LEAST you need to have GFCI outlets on all kitchen counter surfaces, outside, garage, bathrooms etc. this home had the outside ones since the pool was relatively new and the outlets were put in when the pool was put in.

If you are using hard money you need to budget for the points and fees as well as traditional third party closing fees.Repairs: The money it is going to take you to rehab the property plus an extra 10% of estimated repair costs to account for unexpected repairs.Holdings Costs: Here is where a lot of investors get tripped up.

I've been able to cover my mortgage+HOA, but my margins are pretty thin to none due to the unexpected project cost.

I've bought some pretty fancy dinners this way in the past.Either leave some temporary outlets, or get a temporary power pole if it's going to be a long-term job.

We did have some unexpected items.  

This was a $60k profit at these numbers even though he blew through an unexpected $40k extra.

This includes Katy, Tomball, Spring and the Woodlands.Are there any known-to-be-free advertising outlets you could suggest?

Sears has a outlet with deeply discounted appliances that have a scratch and set in a place you cannot see.