We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

We have been able to get some great deals simply by doing extra research that the average person wasn't willing to do.

You need to make sure you're working with someone whose sending you personalized deal flow that actually meets your buying criteria.

Based on rough assessment, the following is needed just to get it listed:NeedsLowMidHighRoof$7,747.00$12,580.00$26,037.00Siding$20,000.00$25,000.00$30,000.00Windows$9,000.00$12,000.00$18,000.00New Deck$8,000.00$10,000.00$12,000.00Roof Leak Repair$2,000.00$3,500.00$5,000.00Mold Mitigation$1,000.00$2,500.00$3,500.00AC Units$13,000.00$15,000.00$18,000.00Carpet Replacement$2,500.00$3,500.00$5,000.00Kitchen Remodel$5,000.00$10,000.00$20,000.00Total$68,247.00$94,080.00$137,537.00Due to lack of capital to fund these repairs, I believe the best option is to find an investor looking to flip. 

He's efficient and personable and is very able to assist you with questions if needed.Hope to discuss this with you further,

Fast forward 2 years his landlord mentioned in passing he might sell the property; I was the first person on his mind.

Would it be better to do some remodeling and deduct those costs from the sale proceeds, or should I foreclose and sell the property "as-is"?

A FHA 203k Loan is where the purchase price and rehab costs are rolled into a single loan.The downside of using FHA or a FHA 203k is you will need to live there, for a minimum of one year (to satisfy FHA Requirements); AND because you closed personally, you will not have Asset Protection, in the form of closing in the name of a LLC.

You now don't seem like the type of person most of us would accept a recommendation from.

This is our boilerplate language:Insurance: Tenant should obtain a renters’ policy of insurance on their personal property.