It ended up okay, but it sure taught her to slow down and get comfortable digging deep into the due diligence.Here in San Diego, I’ve seen the seasoned investors always double-check with a well-regarded local title attorney..I’ve heard there are a few firms around downtown that specialize in smoothing out odball title issues..or a trusted property manager who knows what unique fees to expect.

Ask me any questions you may have about The Red.

Yes, the contractors were bad people, but there were hundreds of red flags waving in your face and you ignored them all. 

Most agencies are slow to process paperwork, have a lot of bureaucratic red tape, and it is difficult to get them to respond to inquiries.

Instead it looks like a sales pitch that is targeted to unsophisticated investors who are new to the space.If that's actually the situation here than these deals generally have multiple things I can't stomach and is an immediate red flag for me.2) AAA Storage growth: At one point I was interested in this sponsor because of the claimed full real estate cycle track record with little to no money lost.

Smoking cigarettes is also quite legal, and also prohibited under the lease.I think your argument on unit count is a red herring here. 

You just need to take a deep breath and pick one.

At the end of the day you're only going to be as successful as that team allows you to be so I would definitely advise doing a deep dive and  visiting, if possible, who you'd be investing with and where before pulling the trigger. 

I think most hosts give 5 stars unless there is a serious issue so even a 4 star is a red flag for me that I would check into. 

It would be a big red flag to me if they are doing a lot of volume in this market. https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10145/83067-limited-partner-s-guide-to-investing-in-the-right-deal