All four have new kitchens, bathrooms, floors, paint, trim and lighting. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32911628@N08/39497288035https://www.flickr.com/photos/32911628@N08/39497287455The biggest extra expense was extensive frozen pipe work.

What is the biggest issue to avoid through this entire process?

Buyers biggest hurdle will be finding a place to legally set the home.

The biggest thing I look for is population growth and the most up-to-date data that I have found is on the US Census Bureau website.

Hurdlr - It's pretty great so far, not having an actual web site to analyze your data is probably biggest complaint, which they are planning for down the road.  

@Torey Chumbley Just look at where your money is going to give you the biggest return.

@Michael Gambacorta This is a very common problem and probably the single biggest challenge for out of state investors.

@Grant Rothenburger thank you, my numbers won't be exceptional, but it's a hurdle and takes guts to get started and in the game.

@Moses LuceroI think the biggest issue with any coaching program is you are asked to or strongly encouraged to make up your mind without fully understanding the benefits and the true value of the program.

I think I was able to answer my biggest questions about tracking expenses through another post from a fellow house hacker.