I struggle with whether I should take some money off the table and sell off some properties, reinvest in other areas that cash flow with some more room to grow on the apprecIation side, or just play the long game and ride it out.

There is a large shopping center there, Coyotes play near there, Cardinals Play near there, concerts are hosted there, and AZ Dbacks may be looking for a new home soon.I recommend for you to receive MLS listings for multi family homes in that price range so you can see what $450,000 would buy you. 

@Nina IbrahimbegovicIt’s their money and their risk so you gotta play by their rules .

Im a long term investor and when buying not planing to sell in 5 years, the reposition and sell play is basically Flipping MFR.

I'm sure this plays into the duplex-fourplex market as well.

Passing may be the right play, but I can't see how much I'd learn in that way honestly.  

Any rental that is rented will be a bonus. 

What role do you want to play in syndications - silent money partner?

Should I not need it all of it for taxes due to writing off expenses, then I consider what is left to be a bonus after filing taxes.

Super laid back and you will meet some of the local guys playing the game.