Owning Inventment Home in Mesa AZ.

[Joe LaSacco]

I will be retiring to Mesa AZ in about 5 to 6 years.  I was thinking about buying a new home in Mesa now and renting it out until I retire.  I am only looking in the two to three hundred thousand dollar price range.  I thought I would not buy any upgrades now and then remodel the home before I move in.  I am from the Northeast; so I do not know the real estate market out there.  I don't know if there is a demand in Mesa for home rentals.  I would love some advice.  Thanks.