• If we invest in Phoenix metro, what should our realistic expectations be in terms of cash flow, appreciation, vacancy, etc? 

If it's a competitive market, realistically you have to be willing to compromise on price, location, or condition. 

But, realistically, wholesaling is buying something and then selling it later at a higher price. 

There is a realistic chance that the piers will slide down in the soil as well with time. 

I feel stuck as to if there are any realistic/quicker options for me.

Neither me nor my wife work in the IT industry so we knew our limitations and went in with realistic expectations.

You’ll also need to be realistic about the level of truck you need.

@Jeff BuchananI really think your only realistic option would be to partner with someone. 

Also realistically even if the contractor makes you a list of the work, me being a contractor and submitting offers with things that need done, if it's on the mls i would say best of luck to you trying to gget the home... i can't imagine the comps that a real estate agent who put together a CMA would be over 100k off.

Is this not realistic?