I would also urge you to make sure you fully understand how they operate , A-Z (from how they make their profit to how many doors they are managing). 

I currently live in Butte, Mt but plan on moving to Phoenix, Az for 6 months out of the year.

I have already thought about the point you mentioned about some prospective tenants not being fond of the fact that both floors aren't available but until I get back to AZ which could be awhile I need it for storage.  

I've decided that finding "deals" in Arizona is unnecessary as there are other markets that one need not search high and low to find something that can produce a decent cash-on-cash return.

I recently purchased my first duplex in Peoria, AZ in September and I am using it as a house hack where I rent out one side and live in the other.

Currently, we own and operate around 1,900 lots in 12 states, and headquartered in Phoenix, AZ (1176 E Warner Road Gilbert AZ).

If you come across a better opportunity here in AZ where if you can take your 1M and turn it in to 1.2-1.3M ( maybe a value add deal) sell the house, take the equity and use it to get a bigger return.

I live in CA and drove that route for years to visit family in Phoenix, AZ. 

Here in AZ you can look up the personal representative as they are appointed.

How's buniness in Tucson / AZ?