It is ugly, but it is also a pretty common design for Phoenix.

My designer has porcelain tiles that look like hardwood and a buddy has porcelain that looks like marble but much more durable and easy to clean (and cheaper).

I'm going to cite a few things:I liked the design finishes and choices until I got to the huge bathroom in the basement, why a 5 piece in the basement?  

You noticed little quantitative analysis here and that's by design.

This same project, and how we spec out all our flips and our new construction projects target the same eco friendly design with features like tankless hot water heaters, energy start appliances and upgraded insulation.

My colleague takes pride on the interior design and renovations that are done to the properties.

Once you are able to find a site that is already zoned for multi-family- because rezoning to multi-family is very difficult- and tie up the site with an earnest money deposit, you've then got to engage professionals for: surveying, land planning, civil engineering, geotechnical, environmental, architectural, MEP design services.  

Property includes street parking, 3 designated parking spots and a car port with 3 slips and lockable storage for each slip.

Its owned by a corporation, you will need to properly designated individual(s) in the corporation to make the sale to you. 

If it is a UDC historic-designated area there should be information available... and yes, a historic neighborhood can really ruin your day!