This inspection scope is a decent place to start - http://www.realestate.com/advice/homebuyers-red-fl...On older properties, especially multi-fam, be on the look out for unpermitted additions or changes.  

From my understanding, they have to be sold comps, so that doesn't seem right either.I get appraisers not wanting to go to high as that can raise red flags so they want to cover themselves, but they should still fairly value the property.

You will also learn the red flags to watch out for, etc as you gain more experience.  

I can be your eyes and ears from Fresno to Redding!

I am hoping the red-line project to Bayview Hospital will really make Eastwood an attractive area to live. 

Which was a red flag I know.I'm obviously keeping the deposit. 

Hi Barrett,I'm a property manager and there are several items in your post (well most of them) that stand out as red flags.

(I'm panting with excitement because I know what it can do and what it can do for you)If you are in the red, you will know whether to sell that property or not.  

Hi Michael, a better way to use AREIS is to pull up the "Sales Report" (in red letters near the bottom of the list on the left side of the page under the "Data" tab).  

But there are 3 red flags: 1.