It's a good way up front of setting expectations and if they continue to push back then consider it a red flag.

Granite is porous, I’ve had granite tops burned by curling irons, red wine stains, broken chips in it.

@Zane Cress“Details scarce until under contract” is a red flag. 

Can you imagine them staying at the Red Roof Inn?

It's always a mild red flag with a home is selling with more bedrooms or bathrooms than reflected on assessor records.My recommendation to clients is usually along these lines: if you want to do an interior remodel without permits, go for it.

Otherwise you could be bogged down in red tape for several months.Teak is another discussion.  

For example if there is an existing permit for the deck, there is virtually zero chance that the structure is red tagged for not being permitted for repair work in my jurisdiction.  

Also lots of potential red tape from state and federal government.

That's a red flag. 

I am an OOS investor who is looking to grow my portfolio with properties that are equity driven as I have a great W2 that does not require me to be dependent on monthly cash flow, that's not to say I want to be in the red either lol.