Having a clear objective can guide your actions and decisions.

Quote from @Lori Edelman: I bought a duplex in Saginaw, MI and out of an abundance of caution (tenant safety is my utmost priority) , I conducted a lead test which showed that some window frame paint samples inside the house had lead paint.

If you keep chasing shiny objects, you'll take forever to build a business.

Sellers respond better to real conversations where the caller can build rapport, handle objections dynamically, and adjust based on tone and emotions—something AI still struggles with.2.High System Costs – Setting up and maintaining an AI-powered cold calling system requires advanced software, integrations, and constant updates, which can be more expensive than hiring trained human callers.3.Performance Issues – AI isn’t as effective when it comes to handling objections naturally, navigating complex conversations, or making judgment calls.

Clarifying your objectives helps you choose the right investment.✔ Choose the Right Property – Location, condition, and rental demand are key.

If not, well, a confused homeowner always says "No".𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: Look for property owners with a problem, in markets that favor buyers: increasing inventory, declining sales, price reductions, long days on the market.𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀: Decide the 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 of lease option you are offering and craft the terms accordingly, agreeing on option to purchase price, lease duration, and monthly rent.𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Ensure your agreements are clear, legal, and protects all sides.𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲: Depending upon the type of lease option and your objective, either assign the option to a buyer for a fee, or exercise it yourself when the time’s right.Lease options are a low-risk, low cost entry into real estate investing—start small, take action, then grow.

And the most important question in Hawaii that can teardown a Mount Everest wall of objections -  "what high school did you go to?". 

You have to reconcile operational needs with your investing objectives.

My main objective is to put my kids through college, wedding... 

Something to that effect completes the loop if the objective is to prevent issues versus responding to complaints and alerts.