Primarily for personal use for the family as well as an investment (but the numbers need to work), I am just starting out searching for a property so I am open to all suggestions and comments.

I am personally very bullish on the Phoenix market.  

Mediation is a process in which the parties meet with an impartial person who helps to resolve the dispute informally and confidentially.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Juggling between work and personal life can be tough, but having a property manager can take some of the pressure off and let you focus on your other priorities

I have known and worked with Matt for years.I have attended his training and hired him as a consultant.He is hands down the best at what he does.I have personally raised over $50 million for my hard money lending company.I am grateful for a lot of people who helping me with this success and Matt is at or near the top of that list.

I'm never going to use your website because I already have personal relationships with people doing that work.

One caveat to this strategy is that you can’t live in a property that your IRA owns, nor can you rent it out to anyone else who may be considered a disqualified person like your spouse or child.Feel free to connect with me and send me a direct message if you want to learn more!

Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required). 

Take into consideration that when the person you gifted the property to will have special tax considerations as well