Quote from @Alex Lee: I'm looking into buying a massive fixer upper in New Jersey.

Just looking for tips on saving and managing the money better . 

Typically when people graduate they look for a job and move to the area of the job.

Look for local Investor meetings, there you will people that has lot information and opinions on these matters. 

So, I'd look to the other properties and ask whether the ones on the street also had only street parking versus access to a driveway.

I don’t see where a rental would make sense, so I’m trying to look at other options to cover the monthly payments until the market goes back up.  

Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

Cosmo - I personally don't know Phoenix well, but if I had to do this in another city I would look at income levels, crime levels, and population growth (if you can) by zip code and/or area within a DMA as a starting point.

Looking forward to connecting!

@Richard Rafferty, given the relatively small nature you are looking to take on with your first syndication, personally, I would find it hard justify the typically 20-30k+ for a paid mentor.