So, what do you look for or what are some tell-tale signs to bypass a lead based on their actions or other observations ?

Perhaps you can test this theory out for the sake of self education and split your actions across all three options! 

Found an awesome foreclose last month and bought it on an online action cash.

How do you specify what actions they are authorized to take on your behalf?

When I'm the LO I'm not allowed to talk to the appraiser about value, but the last time I personally refinanced (meaning that for that transaction, I was the "consumer"), the appraisal came in about $5k above what I thought it would (and that is why LOs aren't allowed to talk to appraisers in their capacity as LO, heh).

Quick update, I spoke with the tittle insurance company and they said that because the omitted party action had been filed they decided to insure the property with the lien.

Action is better.

Just taking that action alone and getting out there will lead you to your first deal.

@Dan Gamache I won't be doing consumer loans.

In essence, you can find people to help you and figure out with them how to move forward.Everyone says, and I agree, that you need to consistently move forward with imperfect action.