Are they smiling and racking up all of the line items, or are they pointing out areas where they can save you money by slightly modifying your wish list with materially affecting the outcome of the project?

I think what is most nerve racking is when there are lenders/loan brokers that will still work with a borrower with these issues and wait until a few days before closing to let everyone know what is actually going on in hopes that the deal can still close 

My hope is that this will inspire someone else to take action and help inform of some of the nuances and headaches I've encountered thus far:Property Details:The property was a semi-detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom foreclosure (1200 sq. ft) located in the 21229 area code. 2 levels w/ basement, HVAC and wooden deck. 

It sounds like you're in a desirable area for this kind of venture.I go to a resort in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, where besides cabins, they have Shiftpod2's on wooden platforms. 

That time period was nerve racking.

That time period was nerve racking.

It's a lot better to pay a lawyer several thousand bucks and be done with this deal then sit on it and pay the holding costs that will be racking up.I work with clients to buy at these sales, and we hear about this all the time.

This is Philly" which is kind of nerve racking.

If they spent time racking up medical bills under medicaidMedicare I THINK they too would come after any  house sale profits?

Tennis ball stuck in the gutter can lead to damage/leaks, dripping toilet or faucet can rack up a bill, crumbling concrete steps....Embrace being a landlord- it is a blast.