If you decide to look in the south phoenix area anywhere from 24 st to central ave on baseline or southern are pretty good bets as far as upcoming areas.

Everyone likes something different so I think even one of the air adjustable beds wouldn't make people happy because it takes a while to figure out your "sleep number" and for someone staying one or two nights they probably wouldn't have it dialed in.To answer your question, I don't think there would be a return on your investment for the Craftmatic.

You bet!

With your massive work ethic, I bet you can find creative ways to be of value to those more experienced investors, and that can turn into money or social capital. 

That’s probably your best bet, avoiding a direct conversation with a lawyer about the issue and just motivating the client.

Keeping this in mind, you can adjust your CapEx percentage you set aside each month if you want based on the condition of the property or the assumed "when" that these expenses will come up.

I bet you would also benefit from speaking with a property manager in your area for advice on what works well for a rental there, especially in case you want to think about continuing to invest and hold the property after your son-in-law moves out.  

If you're looking at a cosmetic flip that will take 3-6 months, you can certainly adjust that number IMO.

Mine can set door codes, message (or call) guests, schedule cleaners, adjust the thermostat, monitor my cameras, & call a plumber just as easily as a local PM can, for 1% of the costHire good cleaners, a solid handyman & befriend some helpful neighbors.

i bet the guy settles for a few grand.. or the 10% clause..