From what you stated already, $78,000.00 is a ton of money for an Inexperienced Contractor, and for him to say it would "really set him up", should be a huge red flag, especially on your first HML Loans.

In some areas, the Redfin agent is working a very large area and unlikely to be available to be present for all showings.On a different point, if a buyer is searching for a home on Redfin, the Redfin listings show up at the top of the list and they are highlighted in red. 

owner occ resales and new builds are still red hot in Oregon.. 

Does anyone have experience with a twin duplex (pros& cons, red flags to look for, etc. ), meaning one duplex attached to another?

If someone gets their application in first are they automatically legally allowed to sign the lease (even if there are other red flags from our in person meeting?)

Any red flags with the HOA?

Seems like all the Jumbo players are pausing this product.

His own personal ethics prevented him from just walking away from the property.Other parts of the book cover the players in the local real estate game including real estate agents, developers, and city officials. 

It's always a red flag if a renter pays the first and security with a Credit Card!

Of course, cap rate doesn't matter because this is a residential property, but it's a bit of a red flag.