Large up front deposits are usually a red flag that the contractor doesn’t have operating capital which often  leads to project slow downs.  

If I were going to do anything, I would have shut down the entire thread.You had so many red dots your profile looked like a Lite Brite 😂😂 sorry, mod humor.

We have opted for a hybrid approach - LPs who want to pay for access can get an exclusive network, privately discuss operators, privately review and see other LP reviews of sponsors, and discuss "red flag" sponsors. 

That's a red flag that your new PM doesn't know what they are doing.

The advantage, however, lies in the flexibility—no income verification, minimal red tape, and more lenient underwriting.

All was smooth until the last one, which had red flags I continued to run through.

Are there any red flags that immediately signal a deal might not be worth pursuing, even if the numbers seem solid?

They can signal red flags that might impact your property management.8.

Start by noting the date of the furnace and air conditioning unit—old units may need to be replaced.Some mobile homes were not manufactured to have air conditioners, so it should be a big red flag if you see window air conditioner units.

Get rid of them , the roots are right next to the foundation