At one point I posted on here because I thought I wasn't going to get the deal done, I even thought of whole sailing the property - glad I did not get that done - I was turned down by 2 people!

Although this ship has probably sailed- a lot of new construction comes with a 1-2 year warranty. 

Hi Michael, always try to sail with the wind and chnage your strategy when the wind changes.

We would have sailed through the process a few months prior.

We would have sailed through the process a few months prior.

You have BiggerPockets as the wind in your sails.

It's been about 3 months now, and it has been smooth sailing.

I’m also a newbie in the Phoenix market getting started in whole sailing.

For instance, I was able to take several years of sailing classes on both single hull and catamarans because the school I attended owned  a dock in a harbor adjoining the pacific ocean. 

I got you. 1) If its occupied ask for the last 6 months of tenant payment history during your inspection period2) Even if its rented, run your own rental comps3) Check demographics, If its a 4plex of studios, but demographics show the area is mostly large families, reconsider.4) Never buy with future numbers5) ask tenants if there are any issues theyve been waiting a long time to get fixed.6) always do a full paid inspection7) if units are vacant, check average market turn around times.8) focus on your current cap rate when buyer. the riskier the deal, the more of a return you want.My gauge is 6% for smooth sailing-13%+ on an iffy property or area.9) Be strict with your management.