I really love the style and architecture of the southwest, and am hoping to make my first purchase in the Tuscon, AZ area in the next 90-120 days.

The one other thing we do is we replace all hinges with invisible hinges; You can buy "non-morticed" invisibile hinges and add blocking to mount on the older style face frame cabinets we often find used.

Right now if you approach investors saying "teach me,I need a mentor" most investors will keep walking.  

@Hakeem Rahman Experience will teach you what to bring on your appointments.

Their underwriting styles are opposite of each other.I hope that makes it a little clearer for you.As a side note, I looked at your profile.

I did ask him "Didn't your parents teach you anything?"

I was hoping to find free floorplans for the style home I wish to build online but have been  unsuccessful so far. 

Airbnb, for example, includes a strike-through style in your price section.

With a partner I located a suitable property in Scottsdale (a ranch style house with 5 beds and 4 baths but most importantly an attached 2 car garage along with an entirely enclosed 2 story RV garage.) 

The best return on your investment will be equipping yourself with the knowledge that will teach you what's a good deal and what isn't-- if it's in your backyard or otherwise.