Not many carriers offer this but the one we use that has it extends that coverage to a 3rd party (property manager) as they are probably the one who did the thing getting you (property owner) sued for the fair housing or wrongful eviction.

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.

I had an applicant years ago that got a random $10K deposit and that was a red flag to me.

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

And don’t pay anyone or sign anything before you get your carrier involved.

What are some red flags?

However, due to it being:1) In the state of California2) A shared home, rather than an outright external property being rented...the default insurance company on offer advised that many carriers are pulling out of CA and that I should go to a local insurance agency.My current insurance for home policy does not offer a "home-sharing endorsement" but only a separate renter's insurance, which would complicate things, since it's for traveling professionals, and they're not going to be booking for 12 straight months.

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.

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.

Are there red flags I should be looking out for?