Until as recently as the last two years there was little demand in being centrally located, and living near Tucson’s CBD was viewed negatively.

Also those websites are decent for gathering home values as well; just know that they won't be accurate on each individual home, but overall they'll give you some good information. 

There is only a few reasons to buy single family houses as a rental, one reason is when you are "house hacking", if there is high demand for it as this time, if I was doing a "Lease Option, and it has a good location, several amenities there and close-by good schools nearby, good retail nearby, public transportation with a nearby bus stop, etc.. 

During the Great Recession many tenants together demand landlord to reduce rent ~20-30% less in our area.

Now that, coupled with appreciation, might be a strategy in itself for high income individuals, but if that's not a large percentage of landlords, ...like I said, expect a sell wave at the smallest sign of economy trouble or appreciation slowdown.6.

These are business purpose loans, not consumer credit.You didn't mention your relationship with this individual or their experience.

My reason for using BiggerPockets is to learn as much as I can, help others learn when possible, and meet other like-minded individuals.

I purchased and re-positioned a small 1990 C+ class apartment community with affordable rents and I have been investing passively in value add affordable mobile home park communities.Of all the market forces discussed on BP, the affordable housing shortage is the one undeniable force and it likely will not be solved in my lifetime.our west coast MHPs  are priced at cap rates like A and B multi and in HIGH demand..  

However, there are areas that needs permits and we have hired a contractor who will be completing those areas along with the individuals he hires.

Ive read the 8 chapter beginners guide, talked to few individuals and watched some videos, and of course the youtube sensations without naming names.