There’s definitely a lot of opportunity there, and I'm sure you'll find it both rewarding and challenging.A key part of successful fix and flip projects is securing the right funding.

A few things important to our team would be a strong screening/application process, tenant and team communication capabilities, and digital key/gate access integration. 

I'm particularly interested in understanding:- Key renovation aspects that meet Section 8 standards- Common pitfalls to avoid in the process- Any specific features or improvements that are highly recommended to facilitate a smooth inspection and tenant satisfactionAny advice or a checklist you wish you had when you started would be super helpful.Thanks a lot! 

Key takeaways include:- 81% of investors plan to grow their portfolios within two years.- Investors are less worried about vacancies, focusing on financing costs (35%) and home prices (33%).- 22% faced rental insurance hikes of 11% or more, and 50% saw property tax increases of over 6%.- Conventional loans remain the top financing option (44%).Give it a full read on our BiggerPockets Blog

Contractor is being patient with her and trying to talk as to why she's not opening the door.

It would be helpful to know if you are talking about turn-key properties, or value-add properties.

Here's another video worth watching - from Mark Ferguson on the InvestFourMore YouTube channel:Did Clayton Morris and Morris Invest Scam Turn-key Real Estate Investors?

The fact that you were able to rent the property after a full gut renovation indicates a good return on your investment, and refinancing after the rehab was a smart move to recoup your cash and prepare for future deals.One key observation is the challenge of rehab budget overruns.

Expanding your buyers list is key, especially in a hot market like Houston.

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