Anyhow, I'm very eager to get into the game and to start my journey to have some passive income for more financial security.

Since they are not the best tenants, and you'll probably prefer replacing them, so what if they get annoyed at your "lack of customer service?"

I dont understand how being agressive and confrontational at this point in the game will help you. 

There are also a number of events held in Tempe including the Ironman and RockNRoll marathons, bowl games, and concerts. 

Of course granite is nice, but if you're not going to be selling to upper-scale customers, or if the surrounding houses sell fine with no granite countertops, this might be an area where you could cut some costs and increase your margins.As far as the AC unit and new heating go, your estimate of $9-10k seems a bit low to me.

@Spencer Chambless I'm in the Virginia Beach area and have been in the game for over 10yrs. 

I assume the value depends on the customer?

This conversation helps each party get to know the other.The more investors you take on (with lower offering minimums), the larger your operation becomes in terms of development, compliance, and customer service.

I have customers who won't pay past 60 days so puts pressure on me to assure my vendors bill me timely, and in my service agreements with them have same rules in place.

I'm a licensed GC and custom home builder.