You'll find a lot of hard working contractors.Have something to write on as many of the contractors won't have business cards.You'll still want to screen them a bit because, "there's a reason they work with the hands, not their heads":)

It appears he is doing deals most people can't do for multitudes of reasons.

I joined for 2 main reasons: 1.

For some reason, people listen to him.  

This is important for the reason statted above, you need a penalty that is not eviction. 

You were not afforded a reasonable (in most states, 30 days) amount of notice to re-market your property. 

There are a number of reasons Phoenix is a top market for fix-and-flip:*Population Growth– Phoenix is still seeing population growth which creates demand for housing and increases home prices.

Anyone can sue someone for any reason or no reason at all.   

I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?

It seems you and your husband have the ability to make a property more desirable and I would try to stay local for the same reasons you listed.