If you feel these red flags are irreparable, ask for concessions or tell them to peace.

Based on the info you provided, there are strong red flags.

Any red flags or recommendations when looking for a cleaner?

@Bob Beach @Luca Giani had some great post below on what to look out for when evaluating PM or just heads up on things to double check with PMs before signing on.Post: Property Management IssuePost: Property Managers, Red Flags?

My limited knowledge was based on people being frustrated with trying to get foreign loans, and dealing with red tape. 

The permit will ensure 1) that this work received maximum valuation 2) that it is not red tagged later 3) that the work is likely done correctly. 

Post: Property Management Issue from @Nancy E.Post: Property Managers, Red Flags? 

Post: Property Management Issue Post: Property Managers, Red Flags? 

Any flip videos working on homes in the "Gates" (forsythia, red rose, snowball gates)?

One could have a hundred doors, but is in the red each month.