I'd love to learn how to set up systems for AI follow up automation. 

I sold out years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. unless your up in Madison or by the REsivour in prime areas Getting houses stripped is a major issue and letting folks just walk in is insanity in those markets NO LOCAL would remotely consider that.

I am a voice of common sense and help them come up with the best way to manage STRs.

Hey Matt,We have definitely had a dip in demand and it has been harder to find qualified tenants, but we have attributed it to the seasonal ups and downs. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

Personally, I would never live in PHX, but that is all personal biases (I prefer seasons and greenery), and clearly lots of people choose to live in PHX.At the end of the day, I would argue market selection almost only comes into play when you are talking assets that cater to institutional buyers that have to get investment committee sign off. 

Any recommendations when it comes to: - Real estate agents we should work with? 

A classic drop n swap, what has been referred to in the previous mentions.

Boiled down it's the idea of owning RE without any of the theoretical "headaches" of owning it - you don't have to come up with all the funds for purchase; you don't have to manage it; you don't have to unclog toilets; ETC.

Quote from @Tom Grieshammer: I’m 26 and I’ve saved up 120,000 and want to get the best bang for my buck in real estate.