I also don't buy houses in AZ so I have zero experience in that state.

But if you can buy a house you can start investing.  

I’ve noticed that the note investing space is built on relationships, not just numbers.For those who buy or sell notes regularly, what’s your best tip for building long-term trust with other investors or brokers?

Or Buy a new one then sell our current duplex?

I’ve been diving deeper into real estate notes — buying and selling the paper instead of the property.It’s a great way to generate income without owning the real estate itself.Curious how others here approach note investing?

It’s not a must-have for everyone, but it’s cheap extra protection.

For an extra $5K on $100K I wouldn't bother, that doesn't move the needle on ability to do a specific project or not.

That doesn't mean condos can't be a good investment just extra things to consider. 

LLCs can trigger extra costs ($800 per year in California for example), extra hassles (such as a need for a partnership tax return between two spouses in some states), extra paperwork and so on.Here is what one attorney says about LLCs:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/109/topics/1212815-i-ne... 

I’ve noticed that the slower sales pace has a silver lining for experienced investors — it’s forcing everyone to get sharper on fundamentals.For flippers, that means building in extra time for exits and being realistic about comps.