My logic is that by owning a unit completely takes the risk out of having to have tenants 100% of the time (things do happen), although that is the primary objective.

Craigslist Fair Housing has a great summary of this information for youObjective criteria: You can (however) have objective criteria that must be met in order to qualify for your property.

I'll let the others who are more objective tell you about pros and cons, that was just a note on semantics.

(Note: You will not ask all of these questions depending on the answers the seller gives and your investing objectives.)Asking About The Seller And Their Property: Can you tell me a little bit about your home?

The objectives are different for an investor than a homeowner.  

Its not always about being the biggest and baddest or smartest guy or gal in the game. Really

I'm trying to get as many tools in my belt so that I have a better way of dealing with sellers and objections.

I would invite you, to decide what areas, of REI, you want to focus upon that fit your skill sets, personal attributes, and Investment Objectives.

Because I market cages I lack objective criticism with regards to how others view the product.

I'm curious to know what are some common questions or objections that you hear from sellers.