I am looking to move to Arizona following my college completion and am trying to gain as much knowledge as I can about the different types of real estate investing, also markets and demographics around Arizona, mainly the Phoenix area before I make the leap into the game.

I have some experience in construction, landscaping, and metalwork that I'm hoping to use to help me BRRRR some homes in the area.

West side is close to trail system and has a niche demographic, so that part also tends to be desirable for renters.

. $1100/mo via Zillow)Repair/CapEx: $190/mo (20%)Vacancy: $142/mo (15%)Management: $95/mo (10%)Landscaping: $47.50/mo (5%)So by running the numbers I come out with a sweet $13/mo after all expenses (incl. mortgage). 

What are you assuming for expenses (taxes, insurance, landscaping).

The first thing you want to do when evaluating a market is to look at economic and demographic factors such as population and job growth and then look at what kind of returns you can get based on price/rent ratios and operating costs like insurance and taxes.

One guy, Zack I believe claims you need to go to his seminar to learn how the new President changes the landscape of investing opportunities.HOG WASH!

I am proficient in data mining and business intelligence, and could make great use of those skills if I have a solid data source (demographic, economic, regional/location sales history, etc).I am eager to start my real estate investing journey, and start sharing knowledge with y'all!

Hi Josh,I love AZ and the areas you mentioned.PHX is a sister city to Charlotte NC so our price points and RE are similar.Yes even SFHs in subdivisions will have HOAs. as does EVERY CONDO/TH complex.Before you decide-- find out EXACTLY what the HOA covers.In condos/th here, the norm is to coverall yard work, landscaping, EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE (love that!)

How did you deal with landscaping in the winter?