Not to mention the general PHX market has become expensive and people have already been looking for cost efficient alternatives in the northwest and southeast corners of the valley. 

I admire your steadfastness and perseverance during those volatile, uncertain times and continuing to have a great, positive attitude.In regard to REI investing currently - There are great real estate investment opportunities across different markets, especially in the Midwest and Southeast.

Investors tend to incorporate in either Nevada or Wyoming because the corporate veil is the hardest to pierce in those states.As for market selection, there are great opportunities in the Midwest and Southeast.

In the Southeast, Coolidge and Florence, where the path to progress is leading from San Tan Valley, and even way out West in the Buckeye and Goodyear areas are opportunities for growth.

Your best bet are the (relatively speaking) higher cash flow markets in the midwest and southeast and perhaps a few in the rust belt.

Look West, and South East!

The bank institution we partnered with offers a bi-annual administration fee of $450.00 USD + VAT (16%).I’m a Mexican Realtor working alongside a Master Broker with a presence mainly in the Southeast of Mexico and the USA, specifically in NY, Miami, and Orlando.

You have lots of options in the Southeast and Texas. 

Happens just about every year in the Southeast with hurricanes- I usually spend the day after the storm driving around taking pics or coordinating inspections of properties so that my borrowers can close.  

Currently exploring investing in South-East Spain (Almeria) for STR.From what I read as US-resident, it's much more advantageous to invest via a Spanish SL (able to deduct costs in the tax + less transfer tax in the purchase).