You might be surprised at how much more it can be. 

He was unpleasantly surprised with the management/collection/vacancy/repairs challenges there were on them, which drastically cut down his returns, raised his stress level, etc, and he had a long difficult time finding an avenue to exit owning them.

You will be surprised how easy it is!  

I left a large cash cushion ($65k) to handle this negative flow, as well as any surprises.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I’m not 100% sure if I’m making a mistake in my calculations, but each time, the taxes take a surprisingly huge part of the cash flow.Any feedback/real-live experiences will be highly appreciated!

I'm surprised how many people actually picked up their phone, and how many people can be an a**holes... and cold calling SUCKS!!!!

It's essential to stay adaptable, continuously learn, and improve your underwriting process to avoid surprises and maximize financing opportunities.In summary, evaluating deals requires a deep understanding of underwriting templates and loan types.

I'm a bit surprised - if I were the underwriter I would see both the landlord and tenants as a higher risk if there's no screening.

The Philly office has it down to a science, so I'm not surprised you had such a great experience.