I current get $1,000/month for the single and based off local market expect to get $1,500/month for the other part of duplex (mortgage is $2,080/month after putting 20% down).

We moved to monthly May-Sept. 

That should abate in the next 12-18 months, and as new units stop hitting the market at their current pace, Phoenix may see solid growth, especially as the market seems to have solid inbound demand fundamentals, good jobs, tech presence, etc.

And dun the security deposit for the amount that it cost to restore it.

A dozen properties takes less than an hour per month. 

If you're brand new, I think offering your services to someone for the first few months gratis is a great way to get your foot in the door.

Just make sure to keep an eye on those rehab costs to ensure you’re leaving enough margin for your cash-out.Alternative Financing: Getting into a larger commercial property can be tricky, but sometimes partnering with investors or syndicating deals can help ease the capital burden.

We have 0% financing for 12 months.

If so, is 1 month's rent market?

Within 2 years of this or during a tenant turover, you have to pay to have your walls tested for LPB lead based paint, no exemption on property size (ex:sfr or 500 unit) Unless it was built after 1978, certified free of LBP, SFR or duplex and rented under 6 months, and some other wacky exemption.