If you keep the house 6 months and it becomes self supporting and hits your target as far as cash flow ( you set that goal not just accept what it decides to pay you) than its a win for as long as it's self supporting and cash flowing. 

Whichever number is higher (assuming risks are the same...the whole bird in the hand, 2 in the bush), that would be the logical solution.You cant win on every fix/flip, that's the game.

So I was at a recent REI event and I ended up winning a free 1hr mentor session this upcoming Friday with the co-founder and managing partner of a large wholesaler.

Most of the big players use some sort of software called underwriting desk or something and if you fit nicely into their lending model then it spits out an approved.

(Professional ball Player)Your results are not common, sorry to read!

The good ones will know who other players are.  

That just isnt fair, I just cannot seem to win. 

Now, this is not to say every bank will look at it this way (the company I work at does) but, its definitely something to consider when you're doing mortgage planning for your REI acquisitions going forward.A way to get more than 10 is to mix and match portfolio or local community/commercial bank financing (US bank commercial lending is a national player in this field) with conventional financing strategies.

Share your wins and losses so others can learn from your experience just like you have done.  

It is not uncommon for a company affiliated with a board member to win the landscape contract or provide the janitorial service for the community.