Also wondering if there are any Real Estate Meetups out that way?

A reliable tenant stays for many years, pays the rent on schedule, and takes good care of the property.Reliable tenants are the exception, not the norm.

Although Im not saying that’s always the right call, if you care about monthly cash flow and year-round sunshine, Phoenix can look mighty appealing.

I took a few years out of work to take care and spend time with a family member whp passed, so I have only been working for a year now.

By carefully timing their sales and purchases, they not only deferred taxes but also increased their cash flow significantly.

I'm wondering, is this not a major problem for landlords if no further applicants are getting approved for vouchers?

Both companies have been wonderful to work with, and the families were also great.Always make sure to reach out to the company before placing new residents as they have a high liklihood of needing to extend.

Reason #1:  If you're not careful even a bad lawyer can get it turned into a purchase, with all of the rent credited to the purchase. 

I'm having a hard time finding any estimating tools for this kind of a project, adding a story and multiple BR/1 BA, and wondered if there were any tools, sites or recommendations any of you have for this kind of a project. 

There is a tremendous amount of bad information being spread here, so be careful who you're taking advice from.  1.