Rentometer can be handy here.Vacancy Rates: High vacancy can be a red flag.

What are some red flags?

Ideally, they should have asked more questions and really listened to what you’re looking for in future tax services before trying to close the deal.That said, you’ve flagged something important—maybe they’re not the right fit for you.

Do you prefer to have an open "application period" to collect applications and then make a decision based on the "most qualified" or do you take the first qualified, even if on a personal level they put off some red flags.

Thus, leaving $60,000 available for the note holder to claim.I did not sell the note to Ben (who offered me $30k for it which again another red flag).

Definitely a great town to plant an Investment flag. 

Are there red flags I should be looking out for?

I also stated that if they harmed the home in the process of these repairs, by not using a licensed and trained professional, it would cost me extra.They responded saying they don't feel I can unilaterally request that a tenant not make these repairs, and they would not notify the tenant to cease work.As it stands, I am allowed to have a contractor who is competent look at the job, quote it, but I am not allowed to do the work with that person, until the tenant has had a shot at it.I cannot believe how basically unprofessional, and dangerous this situation is for all parties involved and want confirmation as the woman who works at this management company has no legal degree, and is constantly attempting to wave the legal flag like an expert.

I went to the property and some other red flags came up.

- How do you assess the market and identify red flags?