Mike,I can't help but laugh out loud (but I'm not laughing at you).

Tucson is a extremely competitive market

I know 14K is not a huge profit but I want to let everyone out there know that I have done thousands of BPO's in the Tucson, Az area and I am extremely familiar with the market.  

I've been looking at possible SFH (for quicker turnarounds and easier maintenance as well as management), either HUDs or other distressed properties, but with my analysis have been seeing that the cashflow is extremely minimal.

@Arthur Zaragoza I'd have to agree with others that $100k to $5k/mo cash flow in 1-2 years is extremely unlikely.  

That is an extremely broad question.  

When our first child was born in SF, we new we needed a plan to get out of there due to the extreme cost of housing, etc.    

So, just to point out I am extremely new at this so pleas bear with me. 

I have 10k that I could put towards my investment.The few realtors Ive spoken with have basically told me that it'd be extremely tough to find something within my budget of 150k.Im wondering if i'm being too picky or unrealistic.What I want:3bd/2bath single family (or smaller if it has an inlaw suite).

What I can tell you is that I am motivated, strong, and extremely excited to start learning the ropes.