I think we are in a very interesting junction as far as Rental investments in Tucson. Lots of out of state investors showing interest in Tucson, simply because they have surely studied the growth, at the same time, most sellers have tighten up and asking higher prices, knowing so. UofA is eventually seeing lots of brand new buildings with decent Technology VS older neighborhood houses with high rents being asked by landlords. Sooner or later a change is due in that district to balance it out, but still great opportunities. As far as staying away from "South Tucson", I think the concept is being promoted by investors who are actually already in that area, trying to do business exclusively. Lots of great Value added opportunities in that area if you do your due diligent. I agree the City politics in Tucson has always been against a decent growth of the city, but it seems like with lots of big size companies establishing here, they can not fight it. Noticeably lots of exhausted investors from Phoenix market are ending up in Tucson, for both Flip and Passive incomes. I think this is the best time to buy investment property, specially value added, since the prices will not go lower due to sellers trying to get the most.
