It is becoming increasingly popular.

Yardi and Appfolio are very popular. 

If anyone would like more statistical information they may find this appraiser’s article helpful:http://sacramentoappraisalblog.com/2020/12/08/goodbye-california-is-everyone-leaving/It appears that in 2019 59,713 people left California for Arizona, second in popularity to Texas at 82,235

I have been looking into areas like Weeksville (near Crown Heights) but one thing that is holding me back is that it is kind of far from shops and restaurants, you are not really within walking distance to popular shops and supermarkets etc.  

In recent years I've noticed many of the most popular sales and business training philosophies providing a counter-argument to the "Always friendly, never friends" advice of the past, by teaching to build relationships and provide value wherever you can...

The federal government wouldn’t be able to afford the interest payments on the massive debt and the market would tank.Politicians don’t do what is right they do what is popular to get re- elected.

The property is a 3 unit located at a very good area in a somewhat popular city.

When it comes to mobile home park investing, where you are purchasing, managing, and reselling the entire mobile home communities, Dave and Frank from mobile home park University are considered a popular choice.

With that being said the Phoenix area may be a great place for a short term rental/airbnb given it's popularity for vacationing.

Popular alternative to FHA is a conventional loan.Another thing you may want to try is finding lenders here on Bigger Pockets.