There is great information on this site and others, but nothing replaces experience IMO.My question to the BP community is this: what opportunities are there for someone like me to learn and gain experience despite my time constraint?  

Then I would go on site and count every lot and note which lots appear vacant and which appear occupied.

I just recently found this site a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed the great info BP provides.  

Who has a favorite auction site for buying investment properties?

I'm excited to dive more into this site as a resource & attend a Bigger Pockets meet up on Saturday to learn more.

I came across a lot of videos by Brandon Turner and most of what he said made sense, so I figured I'd do more research about BiggerPockets which ultimately led me to join the site. 

I would really like to get a jump-start on my portfolio in Phoenix before I move there, and the timing seems right in both markets; however, my biggest concern is getting into a property that eventually needs my personal attention on-site, for whatever reason, and ends up being a bad deal.  

And if so, what sites would you recommend?

Linda, if you have never run a rehab project before, you want to hire a general contractor that will be on site and coordinate all the work among the trade subcontractors, materials etc. and handle inspections for the town/city inspector.

I've also read and learned a lot on this site and its great resource for information.