One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

Get some professional photos.

Second, working with a local real estate professional who has experience and expertise in the Phoenix market can be helpful in navigating the current market conditions. 

@Daniel MadhavapallilYou should hire a tax professional. 

I am thinking about doing this full time and was wondering if there was a coach/professional i could speak with to give me an honest assessment on my current real estate portfolio?

They help seniors out.  

As far as your primary residence, if you have lived in it 2 out of the last 5 years, you should not have to pay taxes on capital gains (difference between what you paid for it & what you sold it for) up to $250,000 if you file your taxes as an individual and $500,000 if you file jointly with a spouse.Just a disclaimer, I am not a tax professional.

You may need to guide or provide these types of photos as things you want your professional photographer to succeed. 1.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Many “wholesalers” get all excited when getting a property under contract only to discover that a thorough inspection by a knowledgable professional results in repair costs 2 - 3 times higher than they calculated.