You have to really look at the relationships and a host of other things to see if they all align with your vision and interest.Below, is a link to a recent post by @Christian Brodin that I thought was worth saving for reference.

Always do what you said you would and make sure your agreements are aligned with your promises.Lease options have been a source of abuse by certain scumbags like what caused Texas to place greater restrictions.  

@Bryan Christopher I've built such a tool for my clients, and as @Rob Beland suggests, it aligns with Schedule E.

I align my success with the client.I want the relationship over decades and not a one off transaction.

Start building them with a couple local lenders that are aligned with your goals.

Not to deny them of a partnership but to align their funds with a deal that suits their needs.

Hi everyone, my husband and I are under contract on our first investment property, it's a triplex in Manchester, NHWe currently live in Connecticut, and I planning to owner occupy the property within the next year depending when everything aligns with work and selling/ possibly renting out our current house.

I have not forgotten about you and look forward to working with you once all the ducks are aligned on my current project. 

Do what best aligns with your priorities.

Seems as if all the stars must align for it to work in a year or two.