I've focused on college kids and gotten outrageous rents (when compared to the area) ranging from $1000-$1250 over the years. 

I have had some properties Ibwas looking closely at, but they got scooped up prior to my offer.

I would like to contact a local real estate agent to get some market information on comparable sales, rentals, and the overall market picture.

Starting November 4, 1992, districts must have voter approval in advance for:(a) Unless (1) or (6) applies, any new tax, tax rate increase, mill levy above that for the prior year, valuation for assessment ratio increase for a property class, or extension of an expiring tax, or a tax policy change directly causing a net tax revenue gain to any district.’This is obviously a new tax which has been levied without voter approval.

I am just learning about DST however it seems like it locks up my funds and is complicated compared to what I am used to which is simply managing rental properties. 

This would quickly return most of my cash to me, which I need in order to complete a fairly extensive renovation prior to moving in.The problem I'm running into with my current lender is the timing. 

Normally I'd say compare the numbers on each scenario and go with which one is the best deal.

I found this very interesting article about Airbnb in Tucson that I thought it would be of interest to investors who are having intention to start their Airbnb business:Original Article Courtesy of Carol Ann Alaimo of tucson.comShort-term vacation rentals a multimillion-dollar industry in TucsonBusiness is booming in the land of sunshine and saguaros for those who rent to tourists through a popular online booking platform.Tucson property owners collectively took in more than $8 million from Airbnb rentals last year and demand continues to soar in the run-up to the city’s annual gem show.About 53,000 visitors stayed at local Airbnb properties in 2017, a 73 percent increase from the year prior when about 30,500 did so, said Laura Rillos, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco-based company.Total rental income for participating Tucson property owners jumped from $5.1 million in 2016 to $8.4 million last year, Rillos said.The short-term rental trend has been good for the local economy because it serves those who otherwise might not come, said Dan Gibson, a spokesman for Visit Tucson, the city’s tourism bureau.That’s especially true during peak periods when local hotels tend to sell out, such as during the gem show or homecoming weekend at the University of Arizona, he said.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Rents are about $150 below market, compared to a similar apartment complex 1 mile away.