But boy, was I in for a surprise.

@Dennis KraftNobody has a crystal bowl and I have been surprised by the limited impact thus far.

I think youll be surprised when the 2nd one doesnt come in low.

Not surprising we haven't met with how large it is.

If so then I'd be surprised if the same scenario couldn't occur in OH.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Nicole Sweat Martel stopped referring our company because we wouldn't support their optimistic numbers on purchase price, rehab budget, ARV and rent.We also dealt with a lot of novice investors who didn't seem to want to take the time to understand the process and the challenges.ALL investors should understand that when renovating old homes, there are unexpected surprises that no one could predict.

Honestly, I'm a bit surprised there isn't more discussion about this topic on BiggerPockets, considering how much cold calling some of us do.

Imagine my surprise when a guy showed up promptly, said he couldn't get parts for the Jenn Air model any longer (18 yrs old), and few days later I get an email from the warranty company offering me a replacement cooktop that was far more expensive than an exact replacement!

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

We've got to raise it, but we don't want alot of moveouts all at once, have to make a lot of repairs to rent given some of the capital demands we've just had (more surprises), so we're going to evaluate the properties and to check on those factors.