This experience taught us the importance of flexible budgeting and realistic pricing.

That's probably your best bet, but it'll take a fair amount of digging to find a worthy one in a zone that allows it.

@Landon LehmannI bet!

For first time investors, i think that the BRRRR strategy is a pretty safe bet.

This is one reason I always advocate commercial loans (where the loan officer has a little more say and flexibility) and using the same bank as much as possible, so your relationship can give sway when less desirable situations arrive.

But I bet that cool Smurf Blue body paint you have costs plenty. 

This experience reinforced the importance of collaboration, strategic planning, and flexibility in achieving successful outcomes in real estate investments with Partner Driven.

It is true that some lenders might look at your returns differently and most of the time we, as investors, stick to smaller, more local banks to get flexible lending. 

Your best bet might be to check with Planning and Code.

We use Schlage mechanical lock not as much flexibility but there are other wifi lock with battery life indicators.