Showing a profit is just a slight concern because it just adds to our regular tax burden from our day jobs.

Here's an interactive version of the map, where you can zoom in and see more information such as population and population per acre: https://www.datawrapper.de/_/jDwi4/It tracks the change in population density (population/acre) for each neighborhood (census tract) in the Phoenix MSA from 2010-2020.

Check their communication style - do they respond promptly, comfortable with video calls, and send regular updates?

It wasn’t just rich people that got screwed by Morris Invest/ Oceanpointe I’m sure a lot of regular people got taken also. 

It could be hard to prove with outside agents (regular buyer agents) as they don't log their clients in on showings, only themselves as the agent.

If you’re referring to a special assessment, the ones for major expenses not covered by the regular dues, then maybe.  

You should only be buying if the regular rate works for you guys.One other note to help you on your journey.

I got recertified in the military on my weapon every 6 months and without regular practice and in a controlled environment I still had difficulty with the target.It gives many (not all) people a false sense of security, like they're going to pull out their weapon and go Steven Segal on the situation, when the most appropriate response most of the time is to exit the situation (run/hide/etc).There are reasonable alternatives to carrying a firearm that are at least worth considering for your particular situation. 

They do it because the contractor asks and they don't know that it's not regular.

Folks will generally have a fantastic rental strategy but they don't fit the lense of regular guidelines.