The Hidden Costs That Kill Real Estate Deals | Creative Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast

Too many investors lose money not because they bought the wrong property — but because they overlooked the hidden costs that eat up their profit. In this episode of the Creative Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast, Jeff Coffman and Ken Rossics break down the real expenses that wholesalers, rehabbers, and creative finance investors often miss when analyzing deals.

Whether you’re wholesaling, flipping, or holding a rental, success comes down to accurate numbers. A deal that looks like it cash flows $500 a month can turn into a negative deal if you forget about reassessed taxes, higher insurance, or hidden HOA fees. This week’s conversation is all about protecting yourself and your profits.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why hidden costs are the #1 reason investors lose money on “good” deals.

The truth about insurance — why your rate is never the same as the seller’s.

How property tax reassessments after purchase can shock your bottom line.

Why deferred maintenance and “little repairs” snowball into profit killers.

HOA pitfalls: dues, assessments, and restrictions that block rental income.

The real cost of utilities, lawn care, and carrying vacant properties.

Transaction costs like title, attorney fees, and recording costs that add up fast.

Exit costs you must factor in for flips or seller-financed deals.

Why turnover (for buy and hold investors) is one of the most expensive aspects of owning investment real estate.

Real case studies where hidden costs nearly killed a deal — and how to prevent it.

How to build a due diligence checklist that protects your profits every time.

💡 Why This Episode Matters

Running numbers is easy. Running them accurately is what separates winning investors from amateurs. If you want to wholesale confidently, flip for profit, or build a cash-flowing rental portfolio, you must learn to account for every hidden cost.

This episode arms you with the knowledge and systems you need to avoid expensive surprises, build in realistic reserves, and structure deals that actually perform.

🎙️ About the Podcast

The Creative Real Estate Investing Mastery Podcast is hosted by Jeff Coffman and Ken Rossics. Every Friday at 11:00 AM Central.

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