@Nate Tauferner for me it would be lack of communication / follow up.

The institution counters and awards bids and communicates through the REO agent.

If you are doing a power of attorney, you will need to notify our Client Care Coordinator and your lender at least seven days prior to closing.14 The day before closing or sometime the day of closing, you should communicate with your lender because they will need to tell you exactly how much you money need to bring to closing.

I communicated with "Emily" who identified herself as a "Customer Support Manager" and wrote:"This Applicant perhaps had three previous evictions on a database that Naborly does not have access to.

Sometimes this stuff is personal so feel free to Private Message me if it's easier to communicate there.

Facebook groups, LinkedIn groups are all good places for professionals to communicate with each other. 

Make sure you have continuous communication with your contractor.

Poor choice out of the gate.4. lack of experience dealing with multiple investors and their monies.. bAd accounting and reporting and communications. 

@Brandon MooreWe did a recent transaction through @Sarah Lorenz; she keeps communication well and a pleasure to work with.

@Mark DiPietro I seldom have to communicate with them, so I just call and speak with anyone.