Additionally you should try to sell all the POHs before the expenses begin to eat up your cash flow.

If the PM messes up on getting a qualified tenant, they should be the ones eating the cost of finding a quality tenant.

I would check the property address in Trulia and ensure that it's in the "Green" / lowest crime areas.  

now we are trying to sell to other rehabbers and eat our loss early.  

Bad contractors can be REAL A**holes, and they will eat you alive with costs if you don't know what they are talking about.    

Things go for about 10-15% above list with all cats or other strong offers, no contingencies or inspections on many.Most Alameda deals that cross my desk have the inspection and appraisal contingencies in place... don't eat up the hyperbole! 

I would make sure to do due diligence on any property you look at to make sure it isn't in a war zone where variables may eat away potential cash flow.

I spent 2.5 days out there and it was not enough.Also, if you go, eat at the Rendezvous in downtown.

Not sure about the foam, look it up online, the rats may or may not be able to eat that.

It's going to eat at me until I get the appraisal in 2-3 months.