It’s easy to underestimate renovation costs and timelines, so always build in a cushion for unexpected expenses.Good luck with your first flip, and feel free to reach out if you need more detailed guidance along the way! 

I just got done making a YT video on the subject, so it's fresh on my mind.

Feel free to connect with me if you'd like more information on how they can support your needs.

Also, if you’re a private lender yourself, feel free to chime in—I’d love to hear from you!

Feel free to send me her info.  

I am affiliation-free, you won't find many on here like that so I can actually write that.

You can get some estimates from contractors for what they charge for big ticket items like to renovate a bathroom, renovate a kitchen, replace the furnace, replace the roof, etc.All wholesale deals should have free and clear title and you should be able to see the sales agreement before submitting the earnest money deposit.

This is going to do two things to help you in the future to free up your VA entitlement so you can buy another home 100%. 

The tenant was in the building when I bought it (I've owned the building for 2 months) and he claims to have an insurance policy covering them.My insurance company is saying they'll drop my policy on the building if the pitbulls are there even with the tenant's insurance policy.The dogs are very sweet but the tenant lets them run free and they often go into the neighboring property, resulting in 4 malicious animal violations from animal control in the past year.Any thoughts on how I should handle?  

I was lucky to split the sales over 2 years, so the first ~80k gain is tax free and 80-480k was at 15%, which I was able to take advantage of twice.