Your best bet is to go to real estate networking events near those areas and talk to those who have invested in those areas.Best of luck!

I’m hoping to find more success in Phoenix, but as you stated, the old fashioned way may be my best bet.

When you have a duplex and tenants on both sides stay for ten years, it almost guarantees that something isn't right.I would study your market and determine the value of your rental, because I bet you are losing money every month.

Now if you've followed things this far kudos, and I bet your feeling some lumps.

Again, knowing nothing about this particular company, my bet is that type of company will require money up front just to consider whether they can help you out.  

2) I bet you could draw that same or even more extreme graph for new car prices.

I basically just told them when they moved in that any drama that may arise from them sharing the house is between them and has nothing to do with me (as long as the house/people aren't being physically harmed).If you do end up renting to veterans I think your best bet to ensure everyone gets along is to just make one lease for all 4 bedrooms.

Looks like biting the bullet and getting an engineer may be my best bet.

I bet $1 this a bot. 

Honestly, upgrading to a commercial-grade stackable setup like Speed Queen or Maytag might be your best bet.