Up front fees (outside of appraisal fees) are typically a red flag when dealing with a HML.

I did all my other due diligence like asking for paystubs, W2s, Tax returns, Employment verification, bank statements etc etc and did not see any red flags overall.

There are often automated flags that will be triggered if you do it, so it's best just to know how they will react.

In fact, on numerous occasions I've raised red flags concerning their representations, financial reporting and general investment decisions that were all verifiable through public information and should have given most investors pause before investing.

Put Florida or Miami in the title so those people with those flags will get notified about your post.Or use the lookup magnifying glass.  

I want to give them the benefit of the doubt they are just struggling with staffing but now have seen some red flags that lead me to believe there might also be some type of deceit/fraud and possible financial trouble.

*Any red flags unique to the Pittsburgh market.I’m also hoping to connect with fellow investors, agents, or property managers who are familiar with the local market.

what are some other major red flag questions you might ask?

If 4 syndicators offer 10% and another is offering 15-20% then a red flag should go up and ask “why is this one better” if the operator says it’s because their secret sauce I would laugh. 2.

I also  am not sure her getting her real estate license and sell a property a year as someone suggested will qualify for the 750 hours.I know we all want to make money, but we do not want to raise red flags....