I guess my question to you all is, where have you had the best luck in finding contractors for your projects, specifically in Arizona’s market?

Also, start learning about your local market and what types of properties and deals are moving.

In any market, if the numbers work for you, it can be a good investment.

Property is still on the market and I am sure if I can find the funds they would consider me again.The property is going to be a challenge but since I don't have experience in investing I don't know if a hard money loan would work.Any ideas in funding? 

Great market for BRRRs

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

. -  In my market they just issue the permit.

Hey Michael, there's plenty of folks here and local meetups for you to network and pick their brains.I would connect with some local investor-friendly agents in your market.

It works out greatLong term low impact tenant at higher then market rates.  

Or wait and scan the market for a multi family I can afford?