I'm a bit late to the game on my reply, but am here if you need another resource as you plan for your first investment property in PHX.

Having more entertainmentoptions at the house like arcade games, ping pong table, etc.

Quote from @Marie T Debnam: FlipSystem is a game-changer!

They didn't want men gambling away the house in a poker game and leaving the women and children without a place to live.The intent I think for a home to be designated your homestead is that is where you live. 

It's all a game.

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well and just wanted to introduce myself, returning  from 2005-06 when we did few flips (3) and few rentals (4) and learn some do's and do not's. Difference this time for me is hard mone...

It's not a zero sum game and they don't have anything to gain by telling you straight, ie they're not going to tell you it's a chump fund if the underlying structure is solid.

Is that just the way the game works?

I still play the DIY game a lot, even when it's not the best use of my time.

Not that I'm aware of....you need skin in the game.