Rob and Katrina,You both are giants in your thinking and definitely the best! 

@Eric AuslanderI'm sorry to hear that you had this experience and were not able to get money out of your property. 

If they are just getting busy and not able to make a copy for me , I'd might be still ok Buy the moment I sense they are avoiding it and if they become hostile that would definitely alarm something fishy.

This ownership experience can improve terms, most notably on fix and flips with previously completed such projects. 

But there are specific strategies people have to make it work, and you just have to know that the risk levels are notably higher, which ultimately can impact your numbers.

One notable company is Intel in Chandler who just finished a new fabrication production facility, a $7 Billion investment said to be the most advanced in the world, adding 3,000+ high-tech, high-wage jobs.Many schools in the vicinity are regularly ranked among the top in the state, there are numerous opportunities for great shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment, parks, etc.The rent/price ratios and cash flow/appreciation one can achieve especially in Gilbert (next door to Chandler) are excellent and I've helped clients purchase roughly 25 homes in the last couple years that fit the same model - relatively new (built in the last 10ish years - newer roof, newer HVAC, etc), reasonable HOA's (around $100 or less - which includes access to a community pool for tenants, front yard landscaping, playground/parks, etc), easy access to freeways, good schools, etc.

I feel confused with not able to make any decision.

Evidently I am not able to post email addresses or phone numbers here, so feel free to DM me if you want his contact info.

The databases often have inaccurate or outdated home information, and are not able to take into account value-heavy features such as floor plan, neighborhood, exterior appeal, interior flow, kitchen and master bedroom space, interior light, ceiling height, yard appeal, proximity to features that are positive or negative (park vs. apartment building/auto body shop), plus condo dues, amenities, and/or litigation status, along with many other things. 

I do see real estate as an income vehicle for a 67 year old that was not able to build on her retirement.