Most sounded pretty petty and about illogical unexpected fees and more about customer service.

My unexpected expense (loss) line item in my flips was happening so much I added a line item and cost avgd it.

-You'll need cash for closing costs when you buy, for holding costs during the rehab, for any unexpected expenses or overages, while the property is vacant waiting for its first tenant, for closing costs on the refinance... cash every step of the way.

There is plenty of unexpected work to do, like installing lighting in the living room and bedrooms.

@Erica Pelfrey  Make sure you have enough in reserves for an unexpected repair or vacancy. 

I have been doing this since 1985 so you should always prepare for the unexpected.

It represents the thing people with the money habits I'm describing most despise, the unexpected or gotcha-fee expense they believe is likely UNFAIR.

The unexpected is what hurts.

What are you doing to ensure that you are financially capable of taking advantage of an opportunity that shows up out of the blue? It's a great idea to do prepare for these opportunities by making sure you have quick...

I just redid both bathrooms that was unexpected because of a leak and used the cash flow saved up since I got the house.