However, like @Ellis San Jose mentioned above, you will command more $$$ for your property if it is delivered vacant (unless you are getting top market rent for that unit).If you do sell with tenants, be prepared when the prospective buyer requests rent rolls, estoppel certificates, rent history, existing leases, rent due dates, security deposits, and any other written or verbal agreements.

I'm prepared to invest in myself, but I want my moneys worth.

Seeking recommendations for a duplex or fourplex builder in the Phoenix area and the construction cost per square foot.Four years ago rough estimates were at $100 sqft, now I'm seeing about $200 sqft with another $50K for site preparation. 

This also will cost more in tax preparation, and I know sound tedious to do it but that's really where liability is truly parsed.Taxes, insurance, title insurance, bank accounts, finances, basically everything is LLC run.

It is always important to see the ugly side of this type of investing to best prepare oneself.  

Michael Totman@Michael Totman The book was written for tax year 2014, which I used to prepare for my 2014 income tax.

Some of the core topics we hope to explore in our BiggerPockets profile include:- How our military experience has prepared us for the challenges of real estate investing- The process of getting started, from investment knowledge, to understanding different roles and titles used by real estate investors- The specific goals and milestones we've set for ourselves as we navigate this new field- The surprises, setbacks, and moments we encounter as we learn the ropes of real estate investingBy sharing our journey, we aim to provide a helpful resource for other newcomers looking to get started in real estate.

I am thankful and looking for feedback from our professional tax preparers. 

You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist who is willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.

ARV's and rent estimatesMaybe with section 8 you can get it done, but again, you have to be prepared for Section 8.Truth is, I'm seeing that less people want to be in the city and more people want to be in the suburbs.Maybe this can change, but until the supply gets occupied, this will remainGood luck