This is particularly true when speed is a critical component of a seller's motivation.But let's look at his. 

Just like every type of marketing, persistence and follow up are necessary components for success. 

You are an encouragement and inspiration to me each time we meet.I posted this one because finding flipping deals in Denver is a bit challenging and I thought there were a number of components (150,000 of them :) ) that made it special.Just a shout out to all those folks that say there aren't any good deals in Denver or Colorado to be had.

However, the bazooka in the arsenal of many operators is forced appreciation - the "value-add" component of the strategy.

This argument always lacks a few beneficial, tangible components of home ownership.

The points you mention above that outlines "work needed" is pretty accurate but keep in mind that some of those are one and done components so just do it and check it off your list.

@Chris Parrish agrees freelance is a big component...

Check all three bids and compare them to each other to make sure they all priced the same scope, have all the required components and double check that there aren't any exclusions noted.

It's great to see that you've found BP because it's been an integral component of my RE investing education!

I think instead I'd try to break it down into the separate components.