WP is red hot right now. 

So things that are red flag for me may be fine for someone more aggressive.1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where you think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then only then pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

To me that's a huge red flag. 

I see red flags with this issue and should probably just deny them, but I wanted to get your feedback before saying no.

Sounds like the key for a developer or investor is if all the red tape is worth the upside/risk factors?

Gideon maybe call them and ask about the area.Finally, if you are really feeling bold do some white pages lookups for who lives on that street, find some phone numbers and call the neighbors to ask how things are.Good luck!

speaking of fires you can probably find some decent small multi up in Lake county or up I 5 towards Colusa Willows those areas into REdding..  

Robby Randall if they are saying it’s super expensive just to Add A Name, that’s a red flag.

The HOA board has decided to forego the study for this year, and plans one for 2019.Should this be raising some red flags with me? 

Carpet gets dyed red and out of fear of paying any fees they refuse to notify you and the stain sets in ruining the carpet .