You get lose a great rate.

The earlier you start investing for the future, the better off you will be in the long-term; however, real estate can be risky, so you need to make sure that you don't put anything on the line that you're absolutely unwilling to lose or that you think you are going to need to get your feet on the ground after graduating.

Its still losing significant money in terms of cash flow which is typically an absolute no-no.But given you're in california and given your other properties are covering the losses, I don't think this is crazy thinking.  

Not too long ago she was willing to lose it because she owe's more than what its worth.

IE I don't lose my amazing interest rates!!!!

/door per month, losing a full months rent could  take 5-8 months to get that back.

I need to get better at discovering what the seller’s needs are and satisfying those needs so they are willing to sign.Yes, it stings a bit to lose a deal, but I take the lesson and move on.

I think the bet way to learn is going to be by watching the Contractor's carefully.I have made 2 appointments with 3 different Contractor's and I sincerely thought that I would be able to get the right to inspect, but I didn't and I am hoping that I DO NOT lose these Contractor's interest in my proposals to get estimates for Rehabs for me.My partner said that there is a New Posting on Biggerpockets that talks about "How to get a Yes from Seller's.

However, I do not allow people to break their contracts early but I indicated that I would work with them to find a new tenant if they were willing to let me show the house so I wouldn't lose any rents.

Of course this opens you up to potentially losing the deal to other investors who are also likely waiting to bid.