I like knowing that after the lease is up, the tenant may buy it, which is good for me, and if they don't buy it, I get to keep the option money so I still win?

It's not impossible to win in this arena...but you've got your work cut out for you when relying on normal channels for acquisition capital.

Most other methods of investing require much more risk (putting up your own money or credit rating) and are unable to just walk away if the deal doesn't pan out so a greater percentage of people there are looking for win/win scenarios.

You can’t truly win in real estate investment (any property type) until you have an established acquisition pipeline.

Creating a win for a private lender will build trust and help increase your likelihood of getting another loan where you don't have your own cash in future.

House flippers are high stakes gamblers and winning and losing is just part of the game.

Raising that defense does not mean winning/loosing the argument.  

But I will be CELEBRATING ALL WINS along the way.

Old tenants claim they were not playing the TV or anything in the morning hours.so one big he said she said scenario.talked with both tenants. remained fair to both sides. told them we can't have this fighting. no one is going to win. i also reminded them that if they can not have civil discussion, then don't have one at all. i will not tolerate yelling and screaming inside the common areas of the property. period. that was two days ago.hoping this issue goes away, because i don't feel like babysitting. 

He knew about business, legal issues, tax issues, marketing, sales, promotion, networking, and most importantly he knew about people (psychology).The first thing he did was tell me that I have two ears and one mouth, and I should listen more than I talk.Second thing he did was have me read "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.Then he taught me how to set appointments with home sellers, go out to their home, and write up a "letter of intent to purchase or lease".He said to me, "your job is to bring me potential home sellers who will consider a creative offer."