Originally posted by @Bridger L Logan:Has anyone else had good experiences with a larger house (5/3, 5/2) that has been rented by the room in the Phoenix area or other hot real estate market areas?

I bought two SFR is Desert Hot Springs (years ago). 

Hey Stuart, the mid-market is a pretty hot and affordable.

You can afford to pay a bit more if rates cool down.We need to also remember that BRRRR become a really hot topic in a low interest environment.

You can look at a mobile home and see it as an easy rental with new carpet, trim and some paint but there are other bigger uglier expenses that can come up.Roof Replacement, soft floors (water damage) in kitchens and bathrooms- most floors are particle board, exterior door replacement (special order), underbelly insulation falling, bad hot water tanks with rotten floor underneath (real joy), bad windows (water again), bad bloated siding (water), water damaged base frame around perimeter of home, cracked tubs (special orders) and frozen pipes (Good luck finding a plumber to come work on a mobile home- they do not exist). 

I guess not to buy since I just finished one of the new BP podcast episode - Rent INSTEAD of Buying by Jonathan lollKeep on renting does make sense at least for now (and maybe a little longer since the housing market is still HOT around here.)

They were the hot topic and states stepped in and started regulating them. 

I would have personally waited a bit to list in the spring when things are hot and everyone is over-bidding. 

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You're increasing the need for hot and cold air dramatically and it's doubtful the existing system will be adequate.But, in answer to your original question - yes you will need a permit.