There was a news reporter at the sale and they interviewed the high bidder, who admitted that they had not seen the property, but were certain that they would be building their family home there. 

Do we try to just buy a modest house through foreclosure or some other screamin' deal, house hack, then build up our portfolio from there?

Its a 3 bedroom home, brand new build and just shy of 1500 sq ft.

The goal is to start building long term relationship with, so any names would be appreciated. 

I've also leveraged that capability to build some pretty cool dashboard on my end to occupancy, revenue, and cancellation rates across all platforms. 

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

No building inspections or permits exist out there.

Just would like to start building relationships with people In the Phoenix area as well. 

Start by leveraging your skills to identify undervalued properties, perform cost-efficient renovations, and build sweat equity.

I would love to get a property in the NW DC that is run down, add additional floors and then make it an apartment building.