It's good practice.

I totally understand where you are coming from and being upfront with guest is best practice.

It's not a lie and it will help you protect you from feeling like the bad guy.But in all honesty, the best practice is to learn to stand up for yourself.

Being able to do rough cost estimation is a valuable skill and one that is worth practicing on your own.

So, Here are My Top Tips for Fix n Flippers When it Comes to Rehab Below:- PLAN YOUR SCOPE OF WORK AND REHAB BUDGET WITH DETAIL- FORECAST PROJECTED BUDGET AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE- USE A REHAB BUDGET TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE LENDER RATHER THAN MAKING IT SO YOU DON'T FORGET ANYTHING- HAVE 25% OF YOUR REHAB BUDGET AVAILABLE IN LIQUID FUNDS - DRAW OR DESIGN SKETCHES OF BEFORE AND AFTER REHAB -- ASK YOUR LENDER FOR HELP IF YOU NEED :)- ASK YOUR LENDER IF THEY OPERATE ON A DRAW PROCESS OR NOT- ASK YOUR LENDER IF THEY CHARGE INTEREST ON UNDRAWN FUNDS- ALWAYS OVERESTIMATE YOUR REHAB BID -- EASIER TO GET REIMBURSED RATHER THAN ASKING FOR MOER FUNDS (KEEP IN MIND YOUR RESERVES THOUGH WITH A HIGHER REHAB AMNT)What are some of your best practices when it comes to working with a Lender as a Fix n Flipper?

So even though I've gotten out of what I consider to be my longtime victim mindset which is a huge step forward, I'm not yet who I'm trying to become if that makes sense and that takes time.I just thought it might be interesting to hear from others about how you dealt with these issues in your own careers and what practices helped you in separating emotionally and keeping separate from naysayers and people who feel you should be a specific type of person. 

(Can’t relocate due to regulations). 

Because I work for a GC, I relocate every year or two, three if I am on very large project.

It not only includes a ton of practical advice about most aspects of managing rentals, but it tells you exactly what your state laws are and where to find them for yourself.

Most of the flooring I lay either replaces damaged oak strip in patches or in whole, or, generally in the case of kitchens, I rip up the flooring, put in 5/8 in exterior plywood sheathing, and lay tile over 1/4 in. cement board.Let's talk about the tile: the reason I would not recommend this strategy to everyone is that it is labor intensive and takes time, and it's usually practically impossible to tell the difference from a tile floor installed over cement board that will last five years and one that will last fifty.