we invested in Redding, CA 

I know there are many BPers who don't like to invest in this area, but I am happy with the performance despite the borough red tape.I found 4 row homes (same block, same layout) in the same town (a few blocks north of the 'war zone'), they were purchased super cheap by the current owner and renovated around 3 yrs ago, 3 of the 4 currently have tenants @1200/mo.  

It also means there are no red flags in the paperwork.

Red flag here, why is deed in her name?

.), but I'd see it as a red flag if the seller doesn't allow you this opportunity ONCE YOU ARE UNDER CONTRACT.  

Any other factors major things you look out for, as red flags or green flags would be helpful!  

I still have aguilty pleasure tho, red wine from traders joes haha@Lee Ripma Thank you for your advice !

@Jonathan Smith - It means the bank foreclosed and now owns the property - known as a foreclosure or an "REO", for Real Estate Owned (by the bank).These often sit for several months while the bank works through its red tape and makes sure the title is clear, and then they are almost always listed on the MLS with a realtor when they are ready for sale.

Here is a link to a page with some of the more common red flags for lender scams. 

@Nick Redding so let me see if I am understanding this correctly - On your primary residence, you pay $3,998 approx and on your investment property you pay $8,025?