I'm just wondering if it would actually take more energy to bring the place back up to temp than it would to just let it maintain one constant temperature.

The current owner is paying for water/sewer, common electric, heating (shared furnace at a locked temp for 2 units).

.#2) Tempe - near ASU.

I'm 27 years old, and I currently rent an apartment in Tempe, Arizona.

My target area will be Chandler, Tempe, Mesa as I'll be starting out in Chandler AZ mid MayUpsides as I see it:Referral fees that I can stash away for future dealsNetworking with local investors Learning my marketIdeally learn the ropes from a more seasoned investorI wanted to get everyone's feedback or experiences with starting out like this.

It is currently a 3 bed-2 bath place in Tempe, AZ.

@Lane Kawaoka, Phoenix (as well as most of the East Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, etc.) has a large selection of semiconductor companies that tend to go in cycles of mass hiring and laying off once demand slows.

And I have a Honeywell thermostat that is wifi, that just has a few basic options of moving the temp up or down or resuming the schedule, which is all I need.  

It currently is not temp controlled, but we'd be putting a window unit in for that.  

Just googled this problem and found this article which recommends keeping AC on while away on vacations, to a temp of 78 degrees, to protect from mildew mold, etc. : http://flowtechairconditioning.com/do-i-turn-ac-up-or-off/