@Anthony Zotto unless you have a LOT of landlording experience, do NOT buy w/o tenants signing a lease!

Check with your municipality about how property taxes will change when you buy the place.

I took quite a break from buying properties and now on the hunt again.

He buys small barns and converts them into 2-3 bed cabins.

hi Heidi, I’m a local investor looking to buy in Pomona California, this fits my buy box.

It sounds like you have a great background for investing as well as assisting other real estate investors in buying suitable real estate. 

Generally buying in nicer areas leads to better experiences and confidence in your investing, but lower cash flow when you move out.

It’s not a market where you can just buy blindly, but for investors willing to do their homework, it offers a strong mix of cash flow and appreciation.If you’re open to learning more, I’m happy to share some resources on how I’ve built my portfolio there.

With that said, I've done some research on the market and found the following information helpful in my considerations for Phoenix that you might find helpful as well:  Demand for both buying and renting property remains high due to the city's strong economy and growing population. 

When I first got started I didn't officially join any coaching programs, but I did buy the materials at mobile home university.