NorthlineFirst nice surprise during rehab............Wood flooring under the carpet. 

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

I'd be surprised to learn that you can legally automatically renew a tenants lease without their approval.

We have acquired several properties from them, they are somewhat difficult to work with as they are not always available and don't return phone calls quickly, however they do bring the deal to closing without any surprises.

Less headaches and no surprises after inspection.

The stuff I offer was all created before I ever did my first deal, so it's not like I needed to be an expert before I was able to create useful material.Most people are surprised at the crazy number of newsletter subscribers I get, but it's because I'm offering something that new investors can't really find anywhere else (at least not for free).

I'm quite surprised that the welcome wagon hasn't rolled out to greet you yet.

You might consider stating a credit score.I'm surprised to hear of this disclosure in Texas, but the idiot lawmakers didn't think this through very well.

I know that we need to look at obvious needs for repair, get both income and expense statements, copies of leases, etc. and that we should have a professional inspector to uncover any potential surprises, but before even all that, is there anything in particular that you are looking for that you consider immediate red flags when you assess your investment options?

Unfortunately without utilities on, many surprises can arise.