@Nathan Deutsch Welcome TO BiggerPockets If you are not comfy with privacy issues while house hackingyou can try  a  FHA loan or start with a partnership to buy a STR etc

While I have found MTR tenants who stay a year, most start month to month and just happen to extend. 

Best of luck as you get started in Phoenix!

That place is a total joke.

This is a great example of why the sponsor is an integral part: "it all starts with a good sponsor", but the deals matter too.  

For those with limited funds, starting your journey through wholesaling, can be a smart move.

I would not start paying off properties (if at all) until you are done buying as it will slow you way down. 

Of course, I totally understand that you wouldn't want to do if that guide is written by another real estate agency, in which case you have option 2.b.

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

I resided in the home until summer 2020 (total 2 yrs 9 months) and then deployed overseas for the next 4 years; selling the home in June 2024.