Personally, I would never live in PHX, but that is all personal biases (I prefer seasons and greenery), and clearly lots of people choose to live in PHX.At the end of the day, I would argue market selection almost only comes into play when you are talking assets that cater to institutional buyers that have to get investment committee sign off. 

Looking back, I think the rental market has been slow in general since last fall, with rents falling on a seasonal basis.

Loving all the threads in the app and learning from seasoned investors!  

Collaborating with seasoned investors or assisting with deal analysis can also provide valuable hands-on experience.Good luck!

I am sure some of this has to do with seasonality but this was far from what I saw in the market the past 3 years. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

There's always a spike this year as we get into the Spring selling season.

It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.However, many on the forums will advise against QBO.

Be mindful of the harsh winters and short construction seasons, which can affect project timing.

New-home sales hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000.