Being close enough to hospitals and also the University is a good strategy, but would be happy to give you some more info on the local areas here.

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

Sometimes condos/townhomes are better at attracting young working professionals given that they are usually in more densely populated areas and often will have amenities that come with the HOA like pools, gyms, etc. 

You don’t get that type of return in your STRs straight up or risk/hassle adjusted.Industrial properties the demand analysis is always local and not nationwide.  

I’m open to brokerage inquiries and excited to contribute my skills to the local market.What I'm Looking For:I'm actively seeking "live and flip" opportunities to kickstart my real estate portfolio in Arizona.

When identifying and working with a property manager long distance, quality and local presence matter most.

It has lost about 10% of its population in the last 15 years. 

I don’t want to keep up on local, state and federal law changes so they keep me legal.

Unless you have a local law that says otherwise, it's not illegal to disclose this. 

I’d be curious to know what local company you found that would quote it, and if they used the CA Fair Plan in their quote.