How to not reveal you're the owner during tour?

[Mark Ostertag]

Hello All, 

I've read that if you do your own property management, the number recommendation is to not reveal that you are the owner. (I'm planning to Owner Occupy a duplex as my first real estate investment purchase.) My question is, if the property is currently rented and you go and look at the property, how is it not obvious that you are the owner when you tour the place? Maybe it is uncommon, but the last place I looked at was a four unit and I met one of the tenants during the tour. Were I to move in, I'm pretty sure she was would know who I am! Any insight is appreciated, thanks!