I would focus on credit unions to see who has 100%.

Yes, Phoenix is definitely our focus right now.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

The gas company employees are killing there business here.One thing you need to consider is if the house has enough power service to feed an electric hot water heater, you may have to upgrade that. 

More power to you.  

So iv'e decided to focus on learning everything i can about whole selling and partnering up.

I do this often, and that normally gets rid of 50% of the people, and I then focus on emailing/communicating with the ones that could potentially qualify!   

Be careful with appliance warranties from power companies.

You are rarely, if ever, in a position of so much power that you can categorically refuse negotiation.

I think I am going to focus on Memphis (although I am open to learning from out of state investors that have portfolio from multiple states).