Are you having luck doing new-build single-family infill projects? 

You're in a strong rental market, and house hacking a small multifamily in Phoenix is a smart way to build wealth.

Seeing your intro is a breath of fresh air.. what's your next step in building a strong investment network?

So as long as someone gets realistic with the TRUE cost to  own and maintain and the numbers work it can work but I am a big proponent if your going to have these types of assets they need to be paid for to really enjoy any financial benefit.lastly I can say the same thing about new builds.. over the long haul unless there is REAL appreciation more than just 2 or 3% if you sell within say 10 years your going to be lucky to break even as your going to have to spend 20 to 30k making the houses fresh again to get top dollar a 10 year old rental is not going to bring top dollar and the value at that point will only be what an investors will pay for a given cash flow..

@Robert Kline, I would start by talking with your local building department. 

I am trying to build a nice little next egg first then move onto rentals. 

It looks like you are doing an affordable build based on the cost but hard to say since you didnt provide info on the build itself such as square footage and finishes.

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

Honestly is better spent as a down payment on a second building. 

I wish you the best in building out your portfolio.