We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

When your LLC takes a loan, expect as members to personally guarantee the debt.

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

Just be mindful that you can't 1031 a personal residence but it might be eligible for capital gain exclusion from section 121.

I’m not convinced it makes a real difference unless a person has a unique setting.

I do have an agent I know personally but she's only in the area at certain times of the year.Section 8 would be better than nothing.

It might because they don't want any random person just setup a property management software to make it look legit and using it to scam people (tenants)

Good morning @Cosmo DePintoHuntsville is an exceptional market where I’ve personally seen investors’ portfolios thrive.

It also gives you multiple work surfaces so you can have more than one person in the kitchen without getting in each others' way.