I've relocated to Phoenix AZ to be with the remainder of my immediate family but will be investing here or somewhere close by like the Tucson / Oro Valley areaBut I can't wait to get back to it.

Bought an auto repair shop for 30% of value because of environmental problem.  

The MLS is good, but that's where 99% of the buyers shop so competition will be fierce and a bidding war will kill your cashflow.

We would then take out a for the remainder.

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month).

The last thing you want to do is shop it yourself, have no clue on the bank's closing rate, and guidelines, and pay for an expensive appraisal with no loan. 

Teaming up with Mexican retail giant El Puerto de Liverpool, the family has made a $3.8 billion bid at $23 per share.Nordstrom, like many department stores, is struggling with changing retail trends, including competition from discount chains and the rise of online shopping.

Don't shop credit cards and mortgages at once, you ll create havoc for yourself.

Most renters will likely go into downtown one day to shop and have a bite--it's charming, but there isn't enough to do there that you absolutely have to be close. 

Don’t go penny shopping.