Phoenix Neighborhoods Questions

[Alexander C.]

Hey all,

I'm a software engineer from California and recently moved to Phoenix to begin looking for places to invest. We're looking for steady income streams and low maintenance. What are some of the common generalizations of the following areas? I've gathered some of the information below. 

Chandler - next to Intel, lots of working professionals

Gilbert - more affordable

Glendale 

Mesa

Peoria

Scottsdale - upper end part of Phoenix

Surprise - 

Tempe - next to ASU

Tucson - next to University of Arizona

What other areas do you suggest?

Thanks in advance

[Ryan Kinsella]

I think investment opportunity in AZ is tough right now but if I was going to bank on an area it would be a sweet spot in between South Scottsdale and Tempe.  It is rough in some areas, but with the continuous growth of ASU and Old Town Scottsdale it is only a matter of time before the neighborhood swings.