Any common telltale signs to look out for?

This was a common problem in Charlotte. 

Hey guys I know Im not going to get every poor soul I talk to ready to jump on a lease option ,,I just want to respond in the most logical intelligent manner when I get these 2 common objections,,,,Any help appreciatedDave DoyleLos Angeles

That's a common scam.  

Personal guarantee is common.

I would never pay trash and utilities in a SFH unless it was very common in the area.

I don't want to gush over the cash flow or CoC returns and miss potential pitfalls.

Get three meters if you have any common area lighting like hallways and entries, or if you have one heating system that uses electricity, or if you are required to have some type of fire alarm system.

if they are putting up all the money and you manage the work, 50/50 is common.  

Leverage whatever skills you have to open a few doors, take some electives to help you avoid basic pitfalls of start-ups (yes, start-up principals can be applied to real estate investors), and network as much as you possibly can.