I agree with Adam on this.

I agree with what others above said, that having a reliable, honest and knowledgeable team is the most important thing...more so than perhaps the location. 

Agreed.

Agree, I've had the 1 to 4 day trends too like the moons aligned.

I 100% agree with the intent aspect and that is an important premise, but the fact is in this particular situation intent for it to be personal use has been confirmed (by way of a public post).

I am in this camp myself, as I do this full time.I agree with your point about focusing on long-term sustainability rather than chasing maximum rental income at the cost of increased tenant turnover or property damage.

The ONLY exception is that a landlord may charge two months' rent if the tenant qualifies for utility assistance, the lease requires the tenant to pay utilities directly to the landlord, and the tenant and landlord agree in writing.

I'd likely just agree to break the lease with a couple months of rent as a penalty rather than force these people to continue being tenants in my property....you never know what will happen to the condition of the property.

Due to it being in Arizona City I'd agree with @Aaron Tennison.

A short sale might be an option if the seller’s lender agrees to take less than what’s owed.