From there my expenses will be almost non-existent as my parents are much more than understanding of the amount of money I owe and willing to help me in any way possible.

I usually give the seller 7 business days to provide items.1.Any Permits and Licenses2.Certificates of Occupancy3.Existing Surveys or Environmental Reports4.

I’ve called the county office that handles the sale several times to get more info about wether the tax sale wipes out existing liens or if the county even notifies the lien holders, to no avail.

That said - deals still exist!

@Nicholas Welch I would look for a lender that can apply the existing rents to your income.

They will also be able to advise on getting the existing unit permitted (and helping with anything that will be required to get it to code). 

I'm purchasing a property with an existing tenant who has expressed a desire to stay.

All this to say I feel like I have exhausted every idea and I am not totally sure if there is actually a viable solution that even exists.

Tucson is actually at a higher elevation than Phoenix and is a couple of degrees cooler in the summer.

Thanks for the info.Yes, the point for rate program is existing for some times.