I doubt I would hand the whole thing over to a developer, as I'm inclined to use the experience as a stepping stone in my career. 

Anyone else have experience with this?

All channels can work, but in my experience, the greatest oppportunities often pop up when you know exactly what your returns need to look like and keep your ear to the ground in your market.

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Hey all, first time landlord with ~3 months experience here.I brought a tenant in 3 months ago with an insurance company paying the rent (tenant's house is being repaired after a fire).

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Most will be negative because they have had bad experiences with it. 

What are your experiences with "boring" real estate?

There are certain things that require experience that DIYers just can't get right or spend way too much time trying to do.

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.