I have a very limited understanding of underwriting, so maybe enough to go by a quick analysis to see if it's worth looking at deeper.

Determine what works best for your goals in your market and dive in.Wholesaling is a great way to raise capital but involves more work than most think.

Diving in to manage 180 units sounds amazing, but you need to have a firm foundation first.

First of all I am a newbie and am ready to dive into real estate investing while working my career as a LEO.

At the moment I am trying my best to catch up to my older brother in that I am reading/listening to books any chance I get so that when I make the dive into this business so that I slice through with ease rather than belly flop on the surface.

A quick dive into MLS listings, I found this duplex (2br each unit) in fair shape.  

I am currently preparing myself (researching, reading, listening, watching) on ways to start or dive into Real Estate investing but I am still unsure on how to begin.

With it being your first deal you will learn a lot fast, both about yourself and REI.If after the cash out refinance you want to do more deals then dive in head first and get as many properties as you can afford/desire!

Do you have a link regarding that gives deeper info regarding Phoenix/Scottsdale?

I'm mad at myself for not looking into this deeper, but I trusted her.Any advice on what I can do to pull my money back out after the rehab?