I am surprised also that no one at BP responded to this post. 

When repairing an existing home, there always seems to be some sort of a surprise... termites, underground plumbing, lots of wood-rot under the shingles, you name it... 

Give it a try for two consecutive projects and see how you perform by project 3..... you will be surprised how such a small tweak to your budget can impact the overall project performance. 

I’m noticing that rent rates are surprisingly high compared to the somewhat competitive and affordable housing pricing.Single-family homes, some new construction are going for mid 300’s and rent is usually $2500 or higher.

Miami Real Estate Market: September’s Shifts and Surprises (My latest Study Blog)September brought some intriguing shifts to Miami’s real estate scene—especially in single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

Broward Real Estate Market Update: September Surprises and Opportunities (My Latest Study Blog)September brought some shifts to Broward's real estate market, especially in single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

In fact most leads were not actually leads.I'm more so surprised at how much they are charging now and the fact that some realtors pay this amount of money for so few leads

You may be surprised how quickly the MLS value can improve with improved curb appeal alone as well, so consider the landscaping if you want a quicker way out of the property. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Long vacancies (6 months+), ridiculous turn times and costs, surprise add-on fees, several days to answer questions, and then responses incomplete.