Since the checked and X circles are clarified, please ignore mosquito nets, walk-in closets, or lawn mowers.

For example, a minor roof leak might only cost a few hundred dollars to patch today, but if ignored, it could turn into a full replacement later.I recently ran into this exact situation with a water heater.

Ignore him as he knows nothing of Sacramento RE.Here is a challenge for @Luka Milicevic.  

However, these resources often oversimplify or completely ignore the crucial steps that you've identified:Accurately calculating After Repair Value (ARV) based on true comparables.Creating a detailed and realistic rehab estimate beyond a simple per-square-foot guess.Factoring in all the other costs like closing costs, holding costs, and profit spreads.This oversimplification leads to a "throw it at the wall and see what sticks" mentality.

If the numbers don't work with these conservative assumptions, reconsider the deal—many first-time investors get emotionally attached to "finally owning" and ignore cash flow reality.

(unless I'm ignorant about this)This is an excellent plan, as long as the property remains attractive.

Either way, don't ignore that. 

Ignore the noise.

Ignoring the stupidity of this, it is apropos to our discussion.

Don't try to scheme for every penny ignoring risk and liability exposure.