what are some other major red flag questions you might ask?

Yup, this is exactly the reason that I wouldnt allow delegated correspondent - it's too easy to get greedy and gloss over red flags when you get paid to package and sell risk to your partners instead of bearing it yourself.

What is not helpful is the assumption that some responders made that the root cause is the PM's communication style was not to my "liking".

We’re property managers based in Redding, CA, and the laws here favor the tenants, making situations like this even trickier.

Have you had any red flags in the process so far?

I purchased a duplex in Saginaw from them in late 2023 and should have seen the red flags from the start.An early red flag was when my contact Katee was doing a video walk-through of the property that I ultimately purchased.

Rates that are too low relative to the rest of the market are a red flag.Agreed granted many of the HML have a sliding rate scale based on  ARV  and experience  and maybe a little fico in there. lowest I have personally seen was 7% and 2 points.. and of course junk fees.  

In fact, the residents are deeply rooted - "mobile home residents are less likely to move than residents of site built houses.  

(and be able to buy themselves a new Porsche with the proceeds)Just more Red Tape!

On the other hand if they are a sponsor that is experienced in stopping a skin in the game, that's a huge red flag for me.c) how open to scrutiny are they?