My quick opinion is yes, there's money to be made as an investor, but it's not for the faint of heart (or stomach)!

Phoenix has been a hot market for rentals recently, but consider how long-term trends, interest rates, or construction projects might impact demand.Here’s a quick story: A friend of mine bought a new-build in a suburban development a few years back.

For instance, mismatched names, employment details, or salary figures should warrant further scrutiny.Urgency to Move In: Applicants who are unusually pushy about quick move-in dates may be attempting to bypass thorough checks.Reluctance to Provide References: Hesitation or refusal to provide contactable references from previous landlords or employers is a cause for concern.Cash Offers for Faster Move-In: Proposals to pay a significant amount up front, especially in cash, to expedite the moving process can sometimes indicate an attempt to avoid scrutiny.Unverifiable Identity: Difficulty in verifying the applicant’s identity through standard identification documents can indicate potential fraud.Tips to Mitigate Rental Application Fraud:Enhance Verification Processes: Implement stringent verification processes for employment, previous rental history, and identity.

thanks for the quick reply!

If a tenant has a recent eviction action then it is safe to assume they are not a responsible tenant.

Class C transitioning to Class B: more renovated homes, higher income tenants and homeowners moving in, nice cafes, shops, restaurants, coffee shops opening up.An extreme example of Class C to B is in San Francisco - when I was a kid, what was not a safe neighborhood and had lower income people, is now in high demand and tech workers making $200,000+ are living there and people walking around at night going to restaurants and shop. 

Our efficient project management and marketing highlighted the home’s transformation, attracting buyers quickly.

He announces his live presence at his home office right where boats can drive by on the water, and it's not safe.

A HELOC is certainly an option if you could pay it off rather quickly or else you'll end up paying a whole lot in interest layer one. 

That seminar is also informative - I learned a lot - but you will quickly realize it is actually a funnel for the speaker to entice you to join "the club"... whatever each of them will call it...