If you manage to pull a smile everyday and not get emotionally attached to any client or deal, you will be a rockstar and it will be a highly rewarding career.

**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.

Buying existing plans and tweaking them through an architect could save time and money compared to a fully custom design.

Converting blight to cash flow has two rewards, the first is that you don't have to hunt for opportunity that shouldn't exist (i.e, investors selling positive cash flow which require little to no CapEx). 

Considering your existing business experience.

I'm not sure if they still have that in this current rate environment but they do exist. 

How have you handled it when you've purchased a popular existing STR?  

Hard Money loans on primary residences do exist, but not in the traditional sense.

Bridge Loans or Mezzanine FinancingShort-term financing can cover the down payment:✅ Private lenders: High-interest, but great for acquisitions✅ Mezzanine loans: Secondary financing sitting behind a primary loan✅ Cross-collateralization: Leverage equity in your existing motel or rentals4.

It's probably the MOST heavily competitive field in existence.