My research has always led to me acquiring a property at 50% or less the ARV.

Just curious what factors led you to that strategy.

That's led me to research other markets (thank you David Greene - Long Distance Real Estate Investing) and for many reasons, Phoenix continues to find its way to the top of my list to learn more about.I'm interested in learning and networking with people that are investing in the Valley of the Sun.

I grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, hence the background in arts journalism, but due to the era, I became interested in tech journalism also and that led to an interest in business topics and clips in local papers and magazines as well as national clips in Wired, Fast Company, the Industry Standard and others during the dot-com era.  

I am told I don't need a license yet it seems I could cut through some of the learning curve by getting licensed and THEN get creative.UPDATE: your keywords led me to the correct info, thanks.

Don't expect metro Phoenix housing market crash due to COVID-19That's the headline in this morning's Arizona Republic from real estate reporter Catherine Reagor.As she says, "Metro Phoenix fares better in economic downturns not led by the real estate market, but that doesn’t mean the Valley’s housing market will be unscathed by the COVID-19 crisis. 

Seeking information led me to BP which was life changing. 

I had great feedback last time I made a similar post and it led to some awesome connections. 

Will keep researching but my first few googles led me to BiggerPockets and I remembered I was a member  😅.   

If every property is presented a low cime areas and B to B+ neighborhoods, but you see run-down areas and clearly blue collar, low to middle income areas, then you know that something is not right and you are being "sold" rather than being led.