They sold two appreciated duplexes in Dallas and we turned them into 8 units in Mesa, AZ with higher cash-flow, and much closer proximity to Southern California.I'll add to your Phoenix "pros" list:1) Landlord friendly rental rules2) Easy evictions in < 30 days3) Rents are rising faster (on a % basis) than many other metro areas4) Low property taxes (and the property taxes don't sky rocket after a purchase as they do in CA)5) Very low vacancy and extremely high tenant demand.

But if you've owned the property for less than 12 months, cash out won't be an option other than a DSCR... 

Many people are drawn to the $80K house that cash flow's $300/month.

We're still seeing positive cash flowing deals here and lots of potential for appreciation.

In Milwaukee the weather can get pretty cold and we want to protect the tenant, but also the pipes in the property from freezing.For that reason we do have a stockpile of emergency equipment which includes electric space heaters.

During your initial walkthrough, inspect the property for any major issues such as structural damage, roofing problems, plumbing, and electrical concerns, while documenting all cosmetic and functional issues with detailed photos and notes.Once you confirm the property’s potential, finalize your ARV and calculate the repair costs using either a reliable estimator or insights from contractors.

They would not be recording a lien or anything, just giving me the funds to purchase cash.

Even if I have the cash, there is an opportunity cost to using that cash. 

@Dean Malka 10k for average kitchen and 5k for average bathroom Flooring is $4 a square foot for LVP HVAC $5k Electrical panel $2k.This is all ball park.

Very early in the tenancy he made reference to a divorce that made money tight, when talking about an electric bill.