I'm hoping this community can help me with tips on spotting red flags on what to avoid, advice on what to look for to find the perfect contractor and of course any referrals or recommendations from personal experience.

But do any necessary PM on the shower.We had a SFR that had the ugliest bathroom alcove for years, it was black & red tile including the ceiling BUT no-one complained & we always got above MKT rents.When we finally changed it out using Bath-fitter (we only had 3 days downtime to do it), the new tenant (a veterinarian), was disappointed that we changed out the red & Black tile ???  

Reno not up to code, etc.)Is this a huge red flag?

Happy New Year.Ps Love your 'blinged out' rehab this year- the kitchen sparkles!

That might catch some red flags that warrant a closer look.

Do not open the cc. 3 days later Gmail will pop a reminder in red that you’ve not responded to this email, if you still haven’t got the picture requested now you u have to contact them and remind them.

Lastly, always remember, an applicant who “wants to move ASAP” is not only not your problem...it’s actually a red flag you should watch out for and do extra screening on.

BRRRR.. maybe you can take advantage of the cold weather and suffering of local landlords dealing with high vacancy to swipe up some deals.. paradoxically the market is still red hot (maybe not so paradoxically given low supply, high demand, low interest rates, etc, etc). 

As an experienced landlord of many years, "she can afford $900" for a house that should rent for $2500 to $3k (1%) is a huge (can I say it with bigger emphasis) HUGE red flag.  

Watch out for red flags (no financials, evictions in process, non answers to your questions regarding tenants and/or mechanicals).