The Greater Phx area also has more places to expand, but be cautious of "island" developments that are separated from bigger cities. 

Motivation is an emotional response to a circumstance, not the circumstance itself.Here’s the bottom line:You can’t target motivated sellers.

Are you going to keep the separate bank account, keep corporate minutes?

It's hard not to be emotional when house hacking becasue you're living there but think about other factors for you too, not just the cost.

He signs a deed in lieu which we will record IF he does not fulfill a separate forbearance agreement outline the payments he needs to make to reinstate the note.  

Separately, the benefits and disadvantages of renting to Section 8 is a topic of extended debate on this forum.

.* logistics of maintaining out-of-state property and tenants* having time to research enough about this while moving across the country to be confident in your decisions and planning* having time to research other opportunities, what could be done with the money if you soldReason I bring up the emotional stuff because yeah property is a hassle, but there may be another vision that lets you get everything or most of what you want, with a little bit less hassle, or hassle in a way that bothers you less.

I'm honored to teach workshops and webinars at REI Accelerator and I've gotten to know the coaches and leaders there and I can say they are absolutely trying to provide value far beyond the cost of the program.REI Accelerator is focused on results, not hype, or emotion, or upselling this seminar or that seminar.

Another idea could be to see if the HVAC system can be adjusted or modified to better separate the airflow between the units.

They are all on separate parcels, paid off and occupied by long term tenants.