Quartz is actually stronger than granite, it doesn't require sealing and is easier to clean, it has more color options, and likely cheaper than granite.

That means no repairs or cleaning needed.

Road entrances, parking ratio, traffic flow should have been one of the first steps prior to finalizing anything on the project. 

The second is an 8 unit and cash flow and management were too poor starting out to finance it.

I did my research on AZ and I’m looking for multi family units with a good or decent cash flow return.

It's much harder than most new investors realize to find properties that actually cash flow well.

If you're not learning/the conversation isn't flowing move around and meet someone new.You can find REIAs here and on Facebook. 

So how many of you out there have used leverage, maybe conservatively, to increase you net worth and cash flow with real estate?

Hi as Steve and Jason pointed out it is very important to keep funds seperate.You will need an escrow account, if it's required by law, your account will need to be titled XYZ ESCROW ACCOUNT, if not so required, it can be any account but ONLY deposits and funds held in trust should ever be depoisited to this account and any withdrawl should be well noted on the check and on your books.If you comingle you accounts and you need paper towels to clean units, the IRS can simply disallow your deduction saying it was used at home since it was paid from a personal account or one of comingled funds.I too would suggest you formalize a business entity, an LLC probably.

I personally like to buy real estate that has A) excellent long-term prospects ie. area growth, commercial vibrancy, high housing demand, rising rental rates and B) positive or at least neutral cash flow.