It has certainly been a challenge finding cash flowing properties in area where the demographic are favorable. 

Currently the other unit is empty and wasn't sure how to handle the taxes regarding this, so I am looking for refences of an accountant in the Phoenix Metro who does house hack taxes.If you have any other pieces of advice or wisdom for landlord and tenant rights it would be greatly appreciated. 

A great thing about my team is we handle the sale and property management side for investors!

Being a Navy public affairs officer and moving often sounds like a unique challenge, but it also gives you the chance to explore and invest in different markets.

We haven't concluded on that yet but he does handle the day to day to keep the stress off of me. 

And if you dare to challenge anything their Messiah states, you're immediately booted.

If you do, you should expect a very aggressive challenge by the IRS.At $350K of combined value it might be worth the cost to get a segregation study if you intend to keep these a long time.

It's an easier way to get your feet wet as a landlord without the stress of handling major renovations.

I also handle any inspections needed before the opening of a site.

Reread what @Stuart Udis wrote.We can testify to the same challenges after 25 years in our marketplace.We also agree with @Kristian Sexton about starting with a PMC.