No one has ever balked at undergoing a background check and, if they did, that would be a red flag for me and I'd just move along.

Its also a bit of a red flag if they tell you they need a week or so to come up with the $500. 

I used my own construction and real estate experience to get them through the governmental red tape and turn them into profitable rentals.I’m a third generation builder with an accounting degree with bullet proof spirit.

Is this standard practice or a red flag? 

Sean :D I think it would raise a red flag if Sean came on and claimed to be the final and best authority on all things wholesaling, what's wrong with recommending someone else's material?

I just want to hear it.As well as that, I want to ask what you could have done to prevent it one, or any red flags you saw during the screening process or before it happened, that should have made you act earlier. 

Additionally, failing to close a loan over a fiscal year is a huge red flag and usually leads to termination.I want to dive headfirst into RE investing to gain that experience I mentioned above.

Hey Justin, there are a LOT of red flags here.

In fact, anytime someone is rushing someone’s else process in a sale, usually raises red flags to me. 

There should be a red flag for the next LL to know that this tenant is not to be trusted.