I have a lot of good information on the KC multifamily market that I can send you. 

It is a very competitive market and units in the tens of thousands.

I would never let a client purchase in certain areas of my local market....

In fact, just finished one that I have yet to put on the market. 

Housing pressures will vary by market.

in a stick frame market and one of the cheapest markets to build we build with margin at $190 or so a square foot. that will go up over time about 5% or 10% a year to keep up with new build price increases. we are buidling a 3 story walk up and source some of the lowest priced crews.

Is Phoenix a good market?

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

new construction gets valued at a way higher premium. this is a false statement. new construction will always beat existing Very market dependent.

Since the rent roll was too low, she had to secure financing through a private lender that based the loan on market rent rather than the current rent.