We were able to create a great coworking lounge as well as build out a great entertaining space on the rooftop for stargazing, yoga, movie nights, dancing, great food, drinks and ocean and city views.It was in decent condition, just a lot of deferred maintenance, Has appreciated.

Just don’t “play” with anything you aren’t prepared to lose and set guidelines for when you will fold/walk away...just like Vegas but digital, no plane ticket or hotel room required.

Just some food for thought.Roger So if I bought one for $7,500, and it probably needs a few thousand dollars of work (more than 1, less than 10).

Understanding the risks associated with any investment, being prepared for the worst possible outcome, and having a plan for when an investment doesn't perform as expected is essential.

it sounds like you're really eager to deploy a bunch of capital into supposedly cheaper markets, but you're not going to cash flow $500 on a random single family anywhere unless you are self-managing and super hands-on and prepared to deal with rough turnovers.  

My wife and I moved 4 yrs ago and fell in love with the area, its people and specially the food.

Just trying to prepare for the worst.

@Toby FellowsYou are correct, you need to ‘hang’ your license under a broker in order to practice real estate, and most brokerages require you to become a member of the National Association of Realtors as well.While you are preparing and taking your courses, contact several brokers and interview them to find out who might be a good fit.

Yes, that's why  want to be prepared and knowledgable before applying.

People like Central Tucson because it is close to the downtown that has a great food and night activity scene and is also close the University of Arizona campus that draws lots of parents and grandparents and people who just like the college campus vibeWest Tucson is a great option for the views, golfing and resort feel.