I really think things are going to change in construction shortly.It hasn't slowed down in Phoenix and surrounding cities here thought.Hammers flying everywhere.1200 houses going up 800 yards north of us in San Tan Valley.Have to buy fencing for two jobs and can't believe those prices, doubled in 6 months!

Im brand new to real estate, and im interested in investing in a growing community named San Tan (Arizona).

Look over in San Tan Valley, Maricopa, and Surprise as well.It will ultimately come down to your budget and what kind of return you're looking for.

Originally posted by @Tan Kucukhas:Hi everyone,I'm looking for recommendations for contractors you personally worked with and have good experience with in Columbus Area.I have a  1220 sqft single-family house built in 1971 located in downtown Columbus.

I’d be looking at salon, spas, tanning, or dance/gym type studios to see if there is room in the area to attract something like that.

There are some deals on the MLS that pop up here and there in the higher price points (500k+), but most flippers are still fighting for that 250k home that will sell for 400k and that really doesn't exist anymore and if it does, someone will buy it for 330k and move in themselves.Casa Grande, Coolidge, East Mesa, Florence, San Tan Valley, and Maricopa are worth looking at in terms of outlying cities.

@Susan Tan I disagree.

If their mess is trash, consider more dumpster space.If their mess is junk mail put two covered commercial trash bins near the mail pickup station.Post a red paper folded in half on their door with tan masking tape at eye level.In it say you will stop by in a day or two to introduce yourself, include a baked cookie recipe, and a silly joke.The next day start door knocking (Saturday might be best).Spend 10 mins with each one just at the doorway, talking about the problems and ask for their help solving them.Ask them if they have any problems too, ie. maintenance way behind schedule, spooky characters in the lot at night, etc..You could also tell them if the problem is fixed in 90 days or so, you will hold a drawing for a $25 gift card to the closest grocery store--but they have to be current on their rent.If it's fixed--pay for the gift card, and do the drawing and let everyone know who the winner is.If it's not fixed, red letter tan tape at eye level, saying its not fixed, so no drawing, but ask the to please keep working on it.You might want to clear the $25 gift card with the owner though, some are pennywise, pound you know what.Note: If you are in a general area with Red/Blue gang territory don't use red paper, just use white printer paper.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in San Tan Valley.

Step 2 is to glaze over it and make it more of a beige or tan which would match the rest of the kitchen.