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.

Me and my friends moved out on june 6 and submitted the keys that night in the dropbox of the leasing office.

I believe you made the right choice by giving them back atleast something so they wouldn't feel too bad. when it comes to newly mothers having premature labor, they can tie it to the chemicals from the pest control, unless you are using eco friendly 100% natural product, either way it can fall back on you.

I don't know the Phoenix Market, but from what I've researched it is landlord friendly.

We have a couple of friends that live down there within walking distance of Sailfish Marina, in fact, we'll be sitting on the peanut island sandbar here shortly...there's no better place to get some quick R&R and take in the "sights" Florida has to offer.

My good friend reco'd the WP route too...with Aspen stepping in I expect values to rise.

We have good friends who have been Realtors out in Orlando for 20+ years who are helping us look for properties and build our team!

Me and my friends needed our parents to co-sign for our first apartment out of college.

I've not yet done the math to determine which strategy would save me more money, but the big cons of this areNo primary residence, therefore slightly higher interest rates, 20 - 25% down (but depending on the market, this may very well be equivalent to 3.5 - 5% down in LA).Depends on the quality of tenant screening, but it's probably safer to assume that they won't take as great care of the property as I would.Probably need a property manager, professional or tenant.Either strategy seems to net me the same cost around $1,500 monthly, but I'm biased towards Los Angeles as I can rent to friends which solves a lot of the tenant/landlord issues.I'm not looking for anyone to give me all the answers but would appreciate any insight, food for thought, and constructive criticism. 

I have a really good agent friend up there that helps out investors a lot.