Tenants still win most disputes in red states as well...evictions may be a little easier, but it's not like there are no problem tenants in Texas. 

Transferring right after closing can sometimes raise red flags.

Cycling the red rock loop.

What are some red flags ?

Even “red” states pass consumer protection laws, usually prodded by some outrageous behavior.  

Any red flags? 

Green is good yellow needs to be looked at and Red is there is something wrong.. you simply walk in and pick up a copy of it on the counter..

On the siding maybe do something like a desert tan with some red hue that’s a light warm and inviting design.

Sometimes a face-to-face conversation can cut through the red tape faster than any paperwork shuffle.It might feel like the city's operating without accountability, but there are folks within the system who genuinely want to help - you just have to find them.

There is also the local knowledge of a market like here in Lake Tahoe where lending can be trickier so an offer with a local lender might get chosen because they have a reputation to get a deal done vs a national lender that can have more red tape and a slower process.