I’m just a “base hits” investor and work full time with my W2.

If you’re working with a lower budget, say $100-$150k, Cleveland could be a fantastic option.

@Andrea Finkelstein  It looks like they can't ask for the lease based on the AZ law posted. 

-Make sure the contract states:-what you are doing for the "sweat equity"-Options for parties on both selling, equity, refinancing, etc.

Feel free to connect we have a very strong NorCal and OR investor base.

Bitter cold temps can affect the performance of "electrical" based locks. 

Wanting to weigh up my options on either keeping the tenant until their leases up in April or considering a tenant buyout.

Based on where I'm at in the process of being under contract with my 4 unit and 5 unit, I will purchase in my name, but transition to an LLC after, knowing my loan will not be "called."  

First, it starts with reading and podcasts so you have a base.

He's very knowledgable and based in Jacksonville too.