However, like @Kyle Jiron states MD allows contractors to get one third upfront at least on major rehab jobs (not on smaller jobs) and that's what at one these contractors insisted I give him as it was a major job.

In fact, many, though not all, of these “experts” are washed up and no longer active in the market.

In January 2024, our pipes froze, which caused major problems.

It throws a major wrench in the eviction process.

It is where you can eliminate a majority of headaches or sign yourself up for a roller coaster ride.

So if I, as a buyer (full disclosure, major newbie here!)

Memphis has a diversified economy, with major players in logistics (FedEx, UPS), healthcare (the Med District), and education (University of Memphis, Rhodes College).

AZ is not prone to major natural disasters so investing there is less risky with regard to those types of setbacks.  

(I’m ignoring any extra cap-x because you said it was a condo, but you’d also add any major cap-x to cost basis).

Listen actively to their needs and concerns.