Finding a deal worth pursuing is one thing but managing a renovation out of state is a different ball game.Do you have renovation funds to use outside of your down payment + closing costs?

MLS is priced aggressively and nets no profit (flip) or cash-flow (BRRRR) unless you low ball. 

Sounds like you’ve got the ball rolling, best of luck with your investing journey, keep that cash coming!

Here in California its a different ball game.

I want to continue to invest in the property especially after getting back the inspection report which had a little more work than expected but I can roll with the ball!

We have made an offer for a property and it turns out City of San Diego has asked the seller to replace the uneven side walk by the property does any one has an idea about ball park figure to replace a city side walk?

Don't need the magic 8-ball to see that one a-coming.  

But wife didn't want me having a heart attack, so here we are. well for sure stay off the Ruben balls then. 

Like most have already stated, there will always be some type of curve ball in a flip, small or big. 

Slowly moving projects when forced to by clients.I should have fired him 2 years ago but I was pot committed and didn't have the balls to start over with a new consultant.What I learned is that moving on quickly from an underperforming consultant is vital.