The previous owners turned in into a single family home.

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

The ability to effectively self manage would depend on the scale you are trying to buy. 

It's good to see it through each season then you;ll have a better idea of what to expect. 

@Leon G.Man, it sounds like you’ve been through the wringer.

He'll actually be at our next event.

For the next billing cycle they increased my charges by $500 and did not notify me of the upcoming charge.

Also go through a servicing company for payments to the seller, escrow can probably help you out with a recommendation for that. 

Are you focusing on adding them in the general PHX area? 

The owner, a family member of one of our buyers, inherited the property through probate, but they weren’t equipped to handle the renovation.The house had been left in disrepair for quite some time, with the previous owner struggling with mental health issues.