Some of the most in-demand upgrades include:✅ Modern, open-concept layouts – Knocking down walls to create larger living spaces✅ High-end but cost-effective finishes – Quartz countertops, LVP flooring, and neutral color palettes✅ Energy-efficient upgrades – Smart thermostats, updated HVAC systems, and LED lighting✅ Curb appeal improvements – Fresh exterior paint, desert-friendly landscaping, and modern front doorsFinal ThoughtsWhile finding a property that offers both appreciation and cash flow is tough, there are still solid BRRRR opportunities in Phoenix if you know where to look.

Another thing to add is the regulations, HOAs and Cities are imposing a lot of regulation on short-term rentals or rent by a room, I have seen some HOAs regulate the amount of people authorized to rent the property too.It requires to do a lot of due dilligence to begin with mainly in such big house. 

As for the increase in rental potential on the properties.

The series is a link for plaintiff attorneys to look up every property in the series.

the  I have seen a lot of properties come and go.  

Held for 1 year, completed updates, the property appraised enough to justify sale.

Wildly enough, a property of mine had a furnace failure this past Friday that turned the last few days upside down.

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The property sold for $154,900 on 2/7/25, delivering a successful outcome thanks to strategic updates and efficient project management.

There are risks too, when buying condemned and burned-out houses because you may not be able to control the environment where these properties exist.