Well on the eastside where Mr Taylor is talking about are lawyers, doctors, college professors, mid to high level executives, and athletes ( Packers / Brewers / Bucks ).With that said, I believe its resident living versus vacation property.I would suggest you have a list of completed work to property for the appraiser.www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/81768-how-does-an-appraisal-get-above-compswww.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/78936-what-the-heck-is-going-on-with-appraisers

If you love the outdoors then this is place for you as Colorado Springs has been ranked in the top 5 most athletic / fit cities to live in.

BS Econ - IVY (was also captain of IVY Champ team all 4 yrs - now in Athletic Hall of fame and still hold a lot of records).JDNo others lawyers here????

Families love the schools and youth athletics in that area. 

The one weak point for tech would be that the Big 12 (a huge selling point for the school) is dying so they may not be a part of a major athletic conference after 2025, and that could hurt enrollment. 

As is evidence by the majority of professional athletes and lottery winners losing everything. 

Ask all of those ex-athletes who made millions but were not able to keep it.

New soon-to-be investor here. 27 years old & current professional athlete with a HUGE passion for RE.

In the case of Phoenix, Scottsdale is home to more residents with money (doctors, lawyers, athletes) and larger plots of land along with luxury hotels, resorts, and tons of entertainment.

as a professional athlete.