Before signing anything related to Rent to Own a.k.a. Lease Purchase, Lease Options, which clauses deserve extra attention? I'm especially interested in deposits, maintenance responsibilities, guest rules, move-out terms, renewal language, and penalties.
It often helps to slow the process down and verify the basics before moving to the next step.
A good first step is to document everything clearly and compare a few options before committing.
In my experience, asking direct questions early saves a lot of time and reveals problems faster.
I would also check the hidden costs, because they usually matter more than people expect at the beginning.