I’m currently a student and just requested a full refund.

I also kept my first home and it is paid off now and worth approximately $150k, with current renters. 

Second, working with a local real estate professional who has experience and expertise in the Phoenix market can be helpful in navigating the current market conditions. 

And as long as they're current and not breaking rules in the lease, they can say rude things to me.But blasting loud music etc sounds past that.

I am extremely familiar with the area, I know that it can rent long term, and it is perfect for my family's current needs.

I'm currently into a nightmare of a flip and haven't even started the work.

Here’s how I’d break it down and strategize your entry point.Key considerations include the current and pro forma cash flow.

I don't know if the current insurance company (loggerhead) where I have the open claims is willing to renew the policy or not.

That’s great advice Taz, I’m currently working on saving enough money to get started, house hacking is hard for me at the moment because I just bought a house 2 years ago, I would have to sell my house(which is in a great neighborhood great location) and use that money to fund the duplex which isn’t totally out of the question, I would like to keep the house if possible but also would like to get real estate investing more.

In CA currently only MF properties are rent controlled.