**Mesa's Eastmark area** - Strong school districts driving family demand Property Types in DemandThe most profitable flips currently involve:- 3-4 bedroom single-family homes built between 1970-1990- Properties with pool potential (but without existing pools)- Homes with generous lot sizes that allow for expanding square footage Renovation Trends That SellPhoenix buyers in 2025 are particularly drawn to:- **Energy efficiency upgrades** - With Arizona's extreme temperatures, smart thermostats, improved insulation, and energy-efficient windows offer significant appeal- **Outdoor living spaces** - Covered patios, pergolas, and native landscaping that requires minimal water- **Modern desert aesthetic** - Clean lines, earth tones, and natural materials that connect to the Sonoran landscape- **Flexible spaces** - Home offices or multi-purpose rooms that accommodate remote work Challenges to Navigate Water ConcernsThe ongoing drought situation means water-conscious renovations are no longer just trendy—they're essential.

We haven't considered the acquisition/rehab of an existing property yet.

A walk through current residence will reveal how tenants will most likely keep my property if s/he were selected to lease.I've done this a couple times over the years.

You may get better results by purchasing a duplex, triplex, or fourplex.Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Jeffrey Farkas: I bought a property in a foreclosure auction.

On the flip side, I am in the process of acquiring over $1.5M in defaulted DSCR loans form borrowers who are your age that put 25% down but had no money to fix any of the problems  = lost the renters and walked from the property.

It's a C class property.

Quote from @Maxwell Servais: I have a tenant in my 4-unit property saying that hot water runs out after about 10 minutes.

Quote from @Christian Mejia: We recently purchased our first investment property in Florida with the assistance of Rent to Retirement and I just wanted to say it was a smooth process.

There's a map of all the properties listed on that site.