That was a perfect response and exactly what I needed to hear.

Thank you for the responses!

I have since taken care of the dead tree for which the citation is for...BTW..The City of Phoenix who wrote the citation informed the resident it was not his responsibility to remove the tree, even though it is in his lease agreement AND it is an owner finance arrangement....Question 1: Do I need to go to court being that the violation has been fixed? 

Have a look at their web site, there is a meeting tmrw night.

You NEED separate utilities, especially if you are going to build a fresh new building, whatever it may be, make sure each unit is responsibly for their own utility usage.

Probably the area is hot and it's easier to sell for cash.Your best response will probably be hard money lender.

Thanks so much for all of your response.

I see a lot of newer agents if they don't have a warm market or sphere to tap into.. they will get on a big producers team.. this can jump start you.out our way agencies have lead creation systems and will literally hand you web leads for listings or sales.My wife had taken a few year hiatus and to kind of jump start ( her normal business is referrals) but she wanted to work some leads and get going and it worked very well she made many sales and got a few listing which in this market is simply money in the bank. find your niche.. and remember 95% of agents all try the same thing.. you may want to specialize.. and commerical agents though dog tough to start if you make it.. its a really good business once your established.

I am also brand new and seeing everyone's responses to your question has been very helpful.

I am a bit overwhelmed/lost on what I should do and what makes more sense right now given my financial responsibilities.