While there are several complexes, there seems to only be duplexes concentrated in certain areas of zip codes, unlike other cities I've seen where almost a whole block is all duplexes.

Having said that, I of course miss the weather and living a couple blocks from the beach but what far outweighs those losses is being able to see my daughter grow and spend time with family, along with not having the financial pressure of high living costs. 

There is a school a block away and a Walmart, Ross, Harbor Freights, Dunken Donuts and Goodwill in the adjacent areas (all 0.5 miles away).This property was stripped down to the studs and has been completely redone with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new carpet, tile, heaters, HVAC system, water pipes and electric wire.

It's easy to mess that up by not digging deep enough, putting in proper rock and possibly tying to a drain tile (easier said than done), oh and sealing the new hole in foundation properly. 

My husband and I went "driving for dollars," and we identified several homes within a 2 block radius that we could start reaching out to their owners about selling. 

Hello everyone, I haven’t been actively looking for another property to buy because I do not have anymore money for downpayment, but I’m trying to find other creative ways to do so and not let that be a road block.

Try renting it out for a year or two and if becomes too much of a burden and drain, sell it off. 

Granted, those are lower income or Section 8 units so they are a bit higher.Have you visited the property to see the block?

If you go in the attics and look towards the Gable wall of most masonry built houses you will be able to see the masonry block/brick construction.

From what I can tell, anywhere from a couple of blocks north of Chandler Blvd all the way south to Queen Creek seems like relatively lower risk/steady appreciation areas.