If you are challenged in court, then you create an immediate objection for the defendant "This is not the person I dealt with - - look at these signatures".Improving your people skills, getting educated on what you can and most importantly what you can not do will allow you to standup straight and discuss anything with anybody. 

Cash flow and growth both have their merits and drawbacks.The key is to align your investment strategy with your unique financial objectives and risk tolerance.Remember, successful investors are those who understand their goals and make informed choices based on their individual circumstances.Whether you choose the cash flow path, the growth path, or a combination of both, your journey toward financial prosperity begins with a well-thought-out plan.

No system is perfect, so don't waste your time chasing after the next shiny object.

I worry they are not always objective.

I'm in Louisville, Kentucky....but I have REI opportunities in and around Oconomowoc, WI...outside of Milwaukee....Can anybody give me the honest & objective lowdown on the market & demographics?

Incorporating different sourcing strategies should be a priority for investors as it increases the likelihood of uncovering attractive investments.On-Market Properties for SaleThe most common (and competitive) sourcing method is to analyze properties being marketed for sale – this channel offers easy access to the approximately 1 million homes listed for sale at any given time on the MLS, and reposted on sites like Zillow, and Realtor.com, to name a few.There are different ways to execute this method based on your objectives.

This is a situation of purchasing and selling inventory as a business, and would be taxed in the same manner as if you were purchasing t-shirts and reselling them (or vehicles, if you want to get into a higher price point object).

Define YOUR financial goals and objective and buy properties that deliver to these targets.

What are your goals and objectives? 

However long term profitability is the overall objective.