West Valley cities like Buckeye and Avondale, East Valley spots like Apache Junction and Mesa, or growing areas like Casa Grande and Maricopa are worth exploring.

We’ve since learned that scouting friendlier permit offices not only speeds up timelines but can also reveal unique neighborhoods with underappreciated potential.Chris: Are you planning to focus on Gilbert exclusively, or do you see yourself venturing into other Phoenix areas soon?

If you’re exploring financing strategies or want to discuss how to structure deals for your goals, I’d be happy to contribute where I can.Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold!

Now, it’s time to explore the various methods of investing.

Moreover, as others have noted, explore investment opportunities in your market before considering purchasing out of state.

While Colorado's market can be challenging due to high prices, exploring suburbs like Colorado Springs or Pueblo, or even considering out-of-state markets in the Midwest or Southeast, can open up better cash flow opportunities.

I’m open to flipping, renting, or exploring other strategies.My mantra is to test new things “fast and cheap,” so I’ll probably begin investing locally in CT before considering otehr markets across the US. 

Instead, you could explore pulling equity out through a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance.

In this situation we have a former-tenant  hyper sensitive to return of full security deposit (when unit wasn’t returned in good condition) and we are  experiencing a few unique damages.

Renovation loans can be a fantastic tool when you're ready to explore your options.