Hello BP Community,
I’m in the Phoenix metro area and am looking to acquire my first investment property to flip. To keep expenses down I would like to perform some of the cosmetic work myself. I’ve done several live...

Not factoring in these items in your analysis "hides" your actual return as these expenses will come up eventually.

What can I ask in terms of how to carry the animal around to prevent anyone else complaining of allergies and such?

We may have three or four different purchases (to keep the personal items separate from the individual business expenses.) 

For example, now incur 3 months of carrying costs and then have to sell for $20k less those extra costs are your damages that you could claim against the seller.

Some common items to note: roof, electrical and plumbing, window updates.

That is why Im looking at doing the whole deal cash only, since financing would bring high carry costs.

Quote from @Carrie Matuga: Rates are fluctuating some.

They are one of the higher maintenance items and seem to only last a few years before being loud, wobbly or needing replacement. 

The only point I would maybe add is that in this type of environment only big box landlords and property owners can competeOn the first interview on the BP podcast with Grant Cardone, he specifically said he wants to invest in Blue states because of all the above mentioned items you listed....but that's Grant Cardone he can afford to take on the extra burden that comes with crushing regulation.