We end up going over budget on house flips as well, so now I add $20k to whatever I think it's going to cost and at times that's still too low.

Among their membership they’ll have people that will “sign on the loan” to bring the experience to the table (at a cost), and they might even have other more experienced investors that you can partner with (and give them some of your profit).  

Which is fine - but we want to know what columns we went over budget on to try and stop from doing it again.I dont love the idea of having a separate software's - one that tracks finances and one that tracks the cost.

Financial Management:Keep a tight grip on your budget, including acquisitions, renovations, and unexpected costs.

Landlording is not too tough if you get the right tenants up front.

Utility costs are off the charts.3.

There is a cost of course if tracking social media engagement is a priority. 

Financial Management:Keep a tight grip on your budget, including acquisitions, renovations, and unexpected costs.

Financial Management:Keep a tight grip on your budget, including acquisitions, renovations, and unexpected costs.

Financial Management:Keep a tight grip on your budget, including acquisitions, renovations, and unexpected costs.