Coming at this from a slightly different angle.....What is the biggest challenge with customers?

But septic systems in WA are challenging. 

That being said, keeping contractors on-task is the biggest challenge.

Quote from @Kelly Schroeder: The biggest challenges on scaling flipping are quality control with contractors for example getting the vanity light straight and centered with the vanity sink.

:)Challenge: trusting, but verifying.There's always a bit of trust between a PMC and an owner - but the PMC should document as much as possible and be as transparent as possible.

Many investors and realtors believe their biggest challenge is knowing the real estate market, keeping up with trends, or having all the answers for their clients.

What strategies worked, and what challenges did you face?

A few quick tips:Wholesaling first: Great for learning deal flow without risking too much.Keep the winners: Deep discount, high-cash-flow deals are perfect for building your own portfolio.Mentorship matters: Find someone actively doing deals, not just teaching courses.Watch pitfalls: Compliance, team management, and local market demand are key.If you execute well, this approach can set you up to scale smartly.

My business partner and I are working on a seller finance deal.  The idea has been to put three properties into our LLC's name then refi out in 6 months using one of my broker's lenders that allow a 6 month seasoning....

Your approach here has definitely given me a lot to think about in terms of spotting hidden value.Curious, with the deferred maintenance challenges you faced, was there anything unexpected that came up during the rehab that you’d approach differently next time?