He needs  good RE broker to give him price its worth ..

as one who grew up in the land business brokering land in Napa Sonoma Lake Mendo and humbolt counties..

I am a broker and property manager here in Clarksville, TN.

I know this thing will pay off in the long run but don’t want to kill myself doing it lol That's why you pay a broker 1-2% to find the best terms and handle the deal for you, lol.

Here are a few to watch out for:Property Condition: Most distressed properties need extensive repairs or renovations, which add to your initial investment.Competitive Market: With Phoenix's popularity among investors, competition for the best deals can be intense.Complex Deals: Foreclosures, auctions, or short sales are much more complicated compared to regular real estate transactions and usually require specialized knowledge.Tips to Successfully Navigate the MarketDo Your Research: Understand the local market conditions, including neighborhood trends, property values, and potential rental income.Build a Strong Network: Work with professionals who specialize in distressed properties-such as brokers, contractors, and legal experts-to make the best decisions.Assess Costs Carefully: Factor in the cost of repairs, holding costs, and any potential financing issues when evaluating a property’s profitability.Be Patient: Finding the right distressed property takes time.

Back when I was in finance, we had a broker who was charging a family 2% for management fees on their cash that was only making 0.3% at the time.

For financing, shop around with local banks, credit unions, and mortgage brokers to secure favorable terms.

Many of the businesses I sell as a Business Broker lease the real estate. 

I currently broker LIHTC multi-family for a large firm coast to coast and am also interested in MF in the Arizona submarkets as well, and will eventually invest on that scale - I just figure breaking into the state through SFH flips may be a more risk adverse way to understand the pros and cons to phoenix submarkets.

How do you become a broker for hard money lending?