But I do not buy bottom barrel properties in bad locations (busy roads, crime, eye-sore views) instead I focus on making a property one that the average modern family will want. 

The biggest red flag is discouraging you from viewing the property in person.

Let's view this another way, a tenant applies to rent who was convicted of burning down a previous landlords property.

Is it normal to pay anything upfront besides a down payment on Private Money Lender financing dealDoes this look legitimate to you guys https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXAqllCuZVMjkv6HjqLmv-gw3bmwPqr2/view?

This is just my point of view.     

The Beaches, Bays, Parks and some stunning view points like the Cabrillo National Monument or the Mount Soledad Cross.

@Anthony Sigala my view is the markets that it is easiest to find a 1% ratio are unlikely to be markets where you will achieve good cash flow over a long hold.  

My view is inspectors find problems, it is their job.  

See the 2020 aerial view below.Very little undeveloped private land is left in the Las Vegas Valley, and desirable areas cost more than $1 million per acre.

Those things won't matter if your business crushes it. i feel like it would matter when those things add up and start tearing at ur profit If banking fees cut into your profit, your profit isn't big enough. i just think we view it different bc I'm a firm believer it cutting cost and minimize it