Connect with a housing coordinator if that position is available in your area and stay in contact with that person. 

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

I have been to the 3-day and it is a well run event, by professional persons. 

With Tiny Homes, a person can get all the upgrades that want like that in a larger home.

I personally would fix the 3 windows and maybe consider cutting the rent a little more to gather more interest. 

Where buyers/tenants can view dozens of properties in a day to screen out less desirables then schedule with a real agent to see the home in person!

The answer to this question is really a personal one. 

Real estate investment is my future.This amazing voyage begins with setting personal goals and vision.

Cosmo - I personally don't know Phoenix well, but if I had to do this in another city I would look at income levels, crime levels, and population growth (if you can) by zip code and/or area within a DMA as a starting point.

So I wonder if I can sell my home in Idaho, purchase the new one under my personal name, then how many months or years must pass before I can setup an LLC as the owner of my primary residence, or if you think that will be a good idea?