I would advise not to involve family members in deals unless you have shown a proven track record and the family member understands the risk of not getting his/her money back.

I'm traveling long-term, so I can't be there person (except maybe for a short time) to keep an eye on things.

Curious you have your eye on one or do you have one under contract?

Then get involved in a local meeetup where you can meet some other like minded investors who can help guide you along the way also.

On another note, I do plan to develop at least one of my properties in northern AZ at some point so I'm keeping an eye on and learning about the market out there, specifically the Phoenix and Flagstaff area. 

I’ve gotten back into the real estate market, bought my first but and hold last week and am keeping my eyes open for other opportunities.Hopefully we can connect!

Have been involved in multiple 1031s either as a CPA or an investor with him and it always goes smoothly.

Also, somehow there is a wholesaler involved so I have no idea how they are making any money out of this deal. 

my two cents: I prefer multis, 3 plus over singles and two families as inevitably you will have vacancy, late or missing rental income and it n my eyes is easier to swallow a piece of it than all your income or the property.Maybe down the road you could also convert to condos

Good info... are you involved out there?