For those actively flipping, this can turn a solid deal into a stressful one fast.I’m curious: what are your go-to strategies to keep rehab costs predictable and profits steady?

Clear rules create predictability, while the absence of rules creates uncertainty.

The batteries in my crystal ball are running low and I can not predict what will happen, I am just reporting what I am seeing.

Excellent article here summarizing what could be a strong return of the real estate and mortgage markets. https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/5563627-real-estate-boom...We've certainly seen a dramatic improvement in r...

You're predictably confused because there're conflicting opinions.

True DCR should include all the recurring and predictable expenses you’ll actually pay to keep tenants happy, properties safe, and the city off your back.Here are a few commonly missed or underestimated expensesthat destroy real DCR: 🐜 Termite Bonds & Pest Control: Annual termite protection and monthly pest control are non-negotiable in many climates, especially in the Southeast. ❄️ HVAC Maintenance Contracts: Annual tune-ups and semiannual filter replacements aren’t optional if you want your system to last.

I haven't reread the thread but I know I remember some people predicting the cap call on #1 would just be the beginning. 

Not very relevant looking at the country as a whole, but since all RE is local anyway I've never been convinced that national metrics were terribly useful other than as maybe a bellwether for making some future local predictions. 

Whether to pay it off or buy another really comes down to your goals and tolerance for leverage.If you pay it off, you’ll immediately boost your monthly income by the $1085 mortgage payment, giving you a strong, predictable return with no interest drag or refinance risk.

The structure often depends on whether the deal is a light rehab with predictable costs or a heavier repositioning.Private lenders and small local banks can be great funding sources for these kinds of projects, especially when you have a solid track record or a strong operator.