I tend to leave the macroeconomics to the big apartment complex players, and folks who are investing in higher-end housing.

So, I'm thinking these are both red flags and time to look elsewhere.

Pick your realtor wisely, avoid HOAs like the plague moving forward (when it comes to investments because of rules & regulations and lots of red tape).

Yellow background, red lettering (looks handwritten) and with the subject property listed on the postcard worked best for me.

No longer do homeowners need to fear dripping red wine or spaghetti sauce on the kitchen island.

The negative cash flow may be a deterrent or red flag for some, but equity is where the money is made.

For example, often fire damage is water damage--they put the red stuff out with wet stuff.

Red flag to begin with,  it was $97. 

You could just simply ask why this is necessary just due to curiosity in purely curious way to avoid any red flags. 

Maybe you got married and had kids so now you need a bigger home, but simply moving from one home into what is essentially an exact same home is going to throw all sorts of red flags, especially after only living there a mere 8 months.