Especially if the HVAC guy isn't hindered too much by existing sheetrock.Of course, higher end units will cost more and retail HVAC contractors can charge many thousands more for labor.

Government intervention into this issue is overbearing and only hinders all parties.

If you find you can not move forward in expanding because you are hindered by the time it takes for you to manage then you know its time.

Did anything else come up to hinder you from getting the property in a "timely" manner ( 1 year and 45 days).  

Unlike your goal my goal currently is to buy 4 houses a year (currently going on number 2) but I don't find a way to transfer this properties out of my name (since I am currently doing Homepath 10% down to buy and hold) I will be hindered when I have to put 25 to 30% down instead of the 10% that I can currently manage.

One thing that may help or hinder is I just passed my EXAM but have to find a investor friendly broker.

One problem I am having is not making enough offers on properties to rehab.I haven't clicked just yet with a broker, so getting around to see properties and being able to make lots of offers on them has hindered my growth.

It seems as though assignments could hinder a transaction, especially for a beginner investor like me.

Real Estate has always been a topic that caught my interest, however where I would fit in and how I would begin were 2 questions hindering me from making any money in it.

Taking it out further, motivated sellers would have better understanding what their home was worth which could help or hinder negotiations depending on the scenario.