Stay disciplined and avoid rushing into deals without thorough due diligence.Resources for InvestorsIf you’re new to investing in distressed properties or looking to expand your portfolio, consider leveraging resources like:Local Realtors: Realtors specializing in distressed properties can assist in locating off-market deals and navigating complex transactions.Community Forums: Attend a local investor meetup or join online forums for the Phoenix market.Educational Tools: Search out webinars, workshops, or courses on investing in distressed properties.Final ThoughtsThe distressed property market in Phoenix is creating some excellent potential for the right investors willing to go the extra mile necessary to take on strategic risks associated with this category of real estate.

My office scans them and uploads them to an owner portal where they are accessible forever.

Plus your renters will appreciate it because of your accessibility instead of being some faceless, detached, uncaring landlord. 

Connect with local agents, and property managers to access off-market deals and get insights on strong rental areas.Good luck!

Water bills are publicly accessible here.

It was also difficult to assess the heating situation after repairs since tenant refused to provide key to access unit for repairs and/emergencies, citing “privacy and safety” concerns.

Had equity but couldn't access it.

Scaling from 8 to 20-30 flips per year requires a strong financing strategy, and business funding can be a great way to access capital without it reporting to your personal credit.

I've heard many places have desk fees or training cost, and there seem to be tools on the market commonly in use (Crexi, Costar, Buildout, etc), that make commercial real estate information more accessible than it normally would be.

I am actively expanding my STR consulting business!