They are expensive, but that keeps only the serious players coming back.

In the meantime, expenses such as debt payments, taxes, insurance, and maintenance persist.Characteristics of a City That Enables Financial IndependenceTo maximize your chances of achieving financial independence through real estate, focus on cities exhibiting the following characteristics:Significant and Sustained Population Growth: Rental rates are driven by supply and demand.

They then missed out on several more years of growth because they got out of the game and waited on the sidelines for things to look better. 2010 to 2012 was the period that cash investors were the players or those with IRA keep in mind investor loans were still basically non existent in those years for all those expect very well to do Investors beginners were not getting investor loans. 

once you have an idea of who the players are, just start going to meetups and trying to get in front of them, they may be interested in some apprentice type help but be too busy to advertise or look and you asking is exactly what they needed!  

This is a competitive sellers market at the moment with a lot of players working the MLS, you can get some nice base hits here and there, but I don't know of anyone that's hit a homerun buying on the market lately.  

I have not heard of them, but I would make sure, especially since they seem to be a new player in the space, to ask them the questions that are outlined on the "Best Questions to ask your DSCR lender for STRs" post on this forum: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

We’re simply cheerleaders, fellow players, and coaches trying to get the new players to live up to their potential. 

I know of at least two big players in the lending space who have begun asking for a higher rate if you had in a sec 8 / HAP leases.

And further I commend BP for having someone who is NOT all centered around real estate on a POD cast.. sure is better than marching Clayton MOrris out on stage.. and enabling him to get to so many BP members.. ( although to be fair to BP they had no clue he was not what he said he was).And maybe there is some jealousy around the paid for trainers as well..

Phoenix contains a rare combination of elements that have created an outstanding market for distressed property investments, including the following:Cost Savings: Distressed properties are sold below their market value and enable investors to take hold of properties at a trifle compared to traditionally listed properties.Strong Market Fundamentals: Being among the fastest-growing cities in the country, Phoenix ensures a high demand in housing and rentals, hence good potential for resale or income from rentals.Value Creation Opportunities: Most distressed properties need renovations; thus, such situations present opportunities for investors to increase equity by adding value.Population and Economic Growth: Phoenix remains among those cities in the country which are attracting more and more residents and business; therefore, this presents good, long-term appreciation possibilities of property appreciation and income creation.Challenges to ConsiderWhile the rewards can be great, distressed property investment is not without its challenges.