But if costs are high or demand is uncertain, holding onto the land while monitoring the market might be the better play.

Hey @Paul LaValley welcome to the forums, and phoenix and Tucson are great markets, what makes you interested in those markets specifically?

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

Hiring the right GC is key to getting the property market-ready efficiently.

My son is hinking about getting it so I am trying to do some market research.Thank you

We weren't super happy with anything we were seeing on the market, so my husband and I had just started writing letters and looking off-market... until we saw this property.It'd been sitting on the market for months.

Plenty of comps and market data to support second/third house claim.

There are many markets that this will work great. 

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.

Likewise, the same can be said for properties with in-law suites or finished basements.Have you considered or explored any particular ATL markets?