I have had a positive experience so far and I am looking to continue down this path and grow my portfolio this year by having my second deal be a owner-occupied 2-4 unit home. 

I’d just hate to sell this house and then see value continue to climb..as they have been.

I will continue my due diligence and seek out the best fit for me.

Once the bars end it becomes more of a warehouse district but that is likely to continue to feed growth in that area. 

Everyone on this thread has made very valid educated points.I don't suggest this for a newbie living paycheck to paycheck; but if your in a financial position to bear the weight of some repairs and vacancy out of pocket, this may be a great long term play.Although we don't typically invest upon speculation, an educated person could make an assumption So Ca will continue to increasing in value over a long term period.

I will definitely continue my networking...

@Michael NievesThere are rules about occupancy when you use a VA loan.Intermittent occupancy due to work is okay as long as you can show that you have a pattern of continuous residency in that community...

I have worked hard to get my credit score up from 444 to 597 and will continue to work until I get it to a positive level.

Thank you all and I hope you continue to do well.Curt

Phoenix has grown concentrically for decades and based on the planning models I see that trend is going to continue.