It’s rarely the ARV math that kills an investor.It’s not usually the contractor bid (though those hurt).It’s not even paying a little too much. 

Louisiana insurance premiums are among the highest in the nation, and they can easily kill a deal if you don’t budget properly.

Great to have you here - getting started is often the hardest (and most exciting) part.Here are some beginner-friendly tips to help you find good deals and know what to watch for during a purchase:How to Find Good Deals --Work with investor-friendly agents or a turnkey provider company in cash-flowing markets (many off-market deals come from relationships).Target secondary and tertiary markets like Akron & Canton, OH, Ocala, FL, or San Antonio, TX - lower prices, solid rents.Use deal-finding tools like:Realtor.com with filters for multi-family or SFRPropstream or BatchLeads for distressed or pre-foreclosure listsJoin local Facebook groups & BiggerPockets forums for wholesalers and pocket listingsMake lots of offers – the more you analyze and submit, the faster you learn what a “deal” looks like.What to Pay Attention to During a PurchaseBuy based on numbers, not emotion:Aim for cash-on-cash return of minimum 2%-3% in most casesInspect EVERYTHING:Foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC - unexpected repairs kill cash flow.Know the neighborhood:Check crime data, school ratings, and rent comps.Is it landlord-friendly (check state/local laws)?

There have been many instances where they have killed my deal and I had to take it to a true wholesale shop with an exception to get it closed out.

And yes, delays can definitely kill momentum.

Drago, the issue is the question asked about your first flip . . . have seen too many first time flips go in the ditch and having the higher interest rate and points can kill a first timer. 

Often I see the loan payment as what is killing Cash Flow.

There are many good Contractors who still have a project go south....The reasons, in my experience, are usually one of these 3: 1) Changing the Scope Of Work, this will kill a project (and a relationship) quicker than anything 2) Micro-managing the project...y'know, hanging out on the jobsite all day long, then spending half the night there having a glass of wine with their friends and changing things, 3) Not keeping up with payments....an honest Contractor deserves to be paid promptly.Just my $.02...

Yes, we are hearing that a lot and receiving lending requests where the lender killed the deal “at closing”. 

This kills a major strategy for hosts who have built repeat business off platform.