Julie Desautels
New Rental Property Investor: Is this Zillow find a red flag?
Hi Everyone!I am new to this, and am starting to research rental properties. When looking around Zillow, I see a trend for some of the houses for sale, which goes as follows:1. Bought - Generally 2-3 years ago2. Liste...
Craig Noyes
What are your "red-flags" when evaluating any real estate deal?
What are the kinds of red flags that you look for that can immediately kill a deal?
Susan Parker
A buyer approached me with USDA financing? Any red flags/issues?
This is my fourth flip in the last year and the first time a buyer with USDA financing has presented. My other buyers were conventional or cash. I havent had a FHA or VA yet, but I've heard they can be picky about i...
Gerardo Lewis
Possible red flag? I'm not sure so I have to ask
There is a property I recently looked at for a potential deal but when I went to do a little digging via the property appraisers website and typed in the address mind you I did this 3 times to make sure I didn't mess ...
Steven S.
Seeking Recommendations & Red Flags for Florida Rental Property (Condo) Insurance
With all of the changes in Florida Insurance, I am looking for some guidance on who to use and who to avoid for new policy coverage. Property is located in Okeechobee County. I would appreciate hearing from Real Esta...
Corbett Brasington
Hard lender wants "good faith deposit" after EM paid... red flag?
So I am buying a property through a wholesaler, I already put down 7k of earnest money on the property, a hard money lender who I am working with (and got from the bigger pockets lists) asked for a "Good Faith Deposit...
Rohin Dhar
And red flags with OwnerRez as PMS or things to consider?
Hi all, trying to automate our operations a bit as we scale! It seems like from my research OwnerRez has the best integration with Quickbooks so I'm leaning toward using it as our PMS for that reason alone for streaml...
Fabiola F.
Who's used C-PACE financing? What are the cons red flags?
I'm redeveloping a distressed 138-unit building into assisted living and exploring PACE financing as part of the capital stack. I'm already initiating the process with a PACE providing and awaiting a term sheet. I'm a...
Shawn Speelman
Red Flag? Tri-Plex for sell but is not currently occupied.
I'm new to this so I don't know. A property I'm currently looking at supposedly has a history of rents of 2000/m income. The realtor selling the property says that the owner just wanted it empty to sell. Does this mak...
Deborah Wodell
Lender Red Flags: Which Lenders Have You Had Bad Experiences With?
As both an investor and a broker, I’ve worked with a variety of lenders, and while many are solid, some have issues—whether it’s delayed closings, surprise fees, or poor communication.
I’m curious to hear from the co...