Person starts his education anticipating a certain field, and by the time his 10 years of education is done, the field is no longer ripe to enter.2.

Account Closed are they anticipating he won't pass the background check? 

Can you walk through a house and anticipate the possible surprises that will come up and cut into your budget?

I've added up all my costs to get this started, and I'm anticipating about $2000 for one month of the ad campaign, $300 for my website, $500 for my license , and I'm still unsure on the Hotline.

Yu,Although I anticipate the rate of appreciation will moderate this year and the next couple of years, I believe there is a high chance that you will get your $570k price in the next 3 to 5 years instead of 7 years.

I feel like we don't stand a chance, particularly given that our buying power is the equity of our house.We do ultimately anticipate having multiple properties but right now we are building capital and that is our motivation.Thank you so much for your insight.Shauna

I'd also still be looking for an appealing property that would make a great long term hold and cash flow well 2-3 years down the road with increased rents.Are you having trouble finding good cashflowing properties or do you just anticipate the value in the SF area to continue its upward trajectory?

I am also anticipating 15k worth on work to get any unit up to rent levels for the area.

At best they're confusing, at worst they're also quite a bit higher than I anticipated (nearly 80% of the rental income last year.

Here is the list I gave to my Project Manager when he first started with me a couple years ago:Upon Contract Acceptance---------------------------------------Ensure Access to Property: * Make Copy of Property Key(s) * Purchase New Lockbox * Place Key(s) in Lockbox and Install at PropertyIf Certified Funds are Required for EM: * Get Certified Funds for EM from Bank * Submit Certified Funds to AgentIf Financing the Purchase: * Send Contract to Loan Officer * Provide Loan Officer Property Info * Connect Loan Officer with RE Agent * Have Loan Officer Schedule Appraisal * Make sure Loan Officer Knows Anticipated Closing DateDue Diligence---------------------Inspections: * Turn On Utilities for Inspection (water, gas, electric) * Schedule Termite Inspection * Schedule Property Inspection * Attend Inspection and Take Notes for “Scope of Work†* Get Final Inspection Report and Review for “Scope of Work†* Get Termite Letter/Pest Inspection ReportContractor Prep: * Create Scope of Work * Create Materials List * Determine Which Contractors Are Needed: * GC * HVAC * Roofer * Electrician * Plumber * Pest/Termite Control * Painter * Landscaper * Carpenter * Schedule GC Walk-Through(s) * Get Contractor QuotesPurchase Decision: * Perform Final Financial Analysis Using Estimates/Quotes * Perform Both Flip and Rental Analysis * Make Go/No-Go Decision on PurchaseUpon Contingency Finalization---------------------------------------------Final Purchase Prep: * Get Closing Date from Lender/Agent * Arrange Landlord Insurance Policy * If Financing, Connect Insurance Agent with Loan Officer * Follow-Up on Appraisal with Lender * Get Pictures/Video * Choose a General Contractor * Choose Sub-Contractors (if no GC) * Determine Exit Strategy * Create Rehab Schedule (if no GC) * Create Final BudgetPrior to Closing-----------------------Final Loan and Closing Prep: * Obtain and Review HUD-1 * Obtain and Review GFE (if financing) * Ensure Loan is Ready for Closing (if financing) * Get Certified Funds for Closing * Determine How to Hold Title * Get Partnership Agreement Documents Signed (if partnering)Upon Closing--------------------Day of Closing: * Get Keys * Change Property Tax Records to Home Address * Get GC and Sub Contracts/Docs Signed * Arrange GC and Sub Start Dates