.#2 Ability to Customize the DatabasesAlthough Starter Templates & Estimate Cost Databases can save you substantial time getting started, ultimately you still need the ability to customize YOUR estimate databases to fit YOUR specific rehab project needs.Rehab costs can vary substantially from rehabber-to-rehabber, depending on the location, property size, property style, property age, grade of finishes/materials, level of craftsmanship and many other factors.When choosing a Rehab Estimating software, it's important you have complete control over the cost databases so you can truly customize every aspect of the estimate to fit your specific rehab project needs.#3 Ability to Save Your Own Starter Templates & Custom DatabasesRehabbing and flipping houses is a very repetitive business.

It is a 4 bed, 2.5 bath colonial style home in Barnegat. 

I was analyzing a Cape Cod style home, but didn't think it would be popular for resale since it is a 1 floor home.

My wife and I sold our house in Richmond CA and moved to Memphis to invest in real estate and just live a different life style.

Not chump change but not really too far off what it would cost you to have a locksmith come let you in your own home if you lost your own keys, or if you smashed out your own window and then had to replace the window to let yourself in.

I've even used Finance of America as mentioned above....but that's a commercial/portfolio style of lender.  

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

In that book he talks about how he learned the rules of a certain style of martial arts and that by being able to get his opponent to step out of bounds, he would get points and eventually win.

Your experience might determine which style you pick.