The goal of hard money is to get out of it as quickly as possible. 

Borrowers should always shop around, especially in the hard money space where it is so easy to quickly get preliminary terms over the phone.

While I think I might have paid slightly above the average price, I’m happy with the installation and impressed with how quickly the installers resolved the issue.

Although there is potential profit in this kind of profit, there is also more risk associated as the repair costs can pile up quickly and create a scenario where you have invested more into the property than the repaired property would actually be worth. 

What pitfalls or challenges should I be aware of when scaling up quickly?

Rented quickly for prime in rent in slow season.

Lower Start-Up CostsTraditional real estate investing requires 20%-25% down, making it difficult for many to scale quickly.

Pay attention to how professional and transparent they are.Avoid Pressure Tactics: Scammers often pressure you to act quickly.

Couple quick swipes of the planer, cleaned up the sides to get rid of the bumps, nice and smooth.

There's lots of opportunities in developing neighborhoods, but also seems a bit saturated at the moment.Also, definitely budget security (remote control cameras, alarm system, etc.) for your properties, as there are a lot of people who occupy themselves by breaking into houses and stealing anything they can sell.Lastly, there are a ton of contractors looking for a quick buck.