It's always surprising to see flips where basic functionality is overlooked, like a poorly placed island or a door that doesn’t fully open.

Im surprised the county foreclosed, I was under the impression you needed 3 years of unpaid taxes, not 1 year unpaid for 3 years

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I'm surprised that they ended the call, but yes, that cost looks about right. 

I am surprised that my lender is asking me to access Social Security Records and a tax transcript.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Surprised to see this question in 2023 with all the info coming out about him over the past several years.

Appreciation:You're absolutely right that cash flow gives you the flexibility to cover operating expenses, deal with vacancies, and manage surprises early on.

How often do you reassess your properties for ROE, and have you ever been surprised by one that you thought was low but ended up being worth holding onto? 

If you are also living below your means, saving, and reinvesting after tax dollars you can get the ball rolling faster.Nothing ruins an investing career faster than a surprise $20,000 CapEx bill to a new investor who has $2,000 in the bank and just spent every penny they have on a high risk property.