Are you focusing on adding them in the general PHX area? 

Is my thinking correct that homes in highly appreciated areas won't benefit as much from Cost Seg. 

If an investor has the time, knowledge, capital and experience to be an active property investor then there are a number of strategies , that, depending on the economic market can be used to accelerate wealth building.  

I own RE in the area and I can say its all a matter of what area you invest in.

Although most municipalities do follow the IRC, there are differences by area.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

This Abbeywood Dr property was an attractive opportunity due to its below-market purchase price and strong demand in the Decatur area.

- Are there specific areas of Chicago that you are more interested in than others?

A nice but expensive duplex on a beach or in an expensive area might be ideal, if you can swing the other half out of personal funds. 

This year’s most popular areas are known for being fast-growing cities with plenty of new development, with healthy job growth in Florida and Texas in particular.