The Arizona Republic recently covered ASU's economic forecast for the state.These Cliff Notes (below) support what I've shared when speaking to investor groups outside of Arizona:Arizona's economy is strong and growth will continue, but at a slower rateOur population will grow by about 300 people a day (110,000 during the year)Our economy is diverse and no longer dependent on 1 or 2 industriesUnemployment remains lowHere is an excerpt from the Arizona Republic article, written by Rachel Leingang:"Arizona's economy is still growing, but growth likely will be slower in 2020 than in the previous two years, an annual economic forecast from Arizona State University predicted Wednesday.Arizona likely will continue attracting new residents at one of the highest rates in the country next year, though that could be a smaller total number amount than in 2018 and 2019.And the state should remain among the leading growth states in the country, according to the forecast by Lee McPheters, an economics professor at ASU and director of the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center.Many signs are positive for Arizona: Unemployment remains low.

@David Lee, if it gives you any indication, I have done over 20 renovations (by no means a big shot, but also not new), and I am still looking for contractors.

LEE... in Dallas

Jeff,Thanks for the info.Try to give me a call when you get a min.Best, Lee

:P Thank you Lee for sharing, is there anything you regret?

Quote from @Lee Yoder: We bought 188 apartment units in Dayton last year, @Steven Wilson.

Quote from @Avery Lee: I'm a newbie investor and purchased my first property, a townhome in Tempe, Arizona last year.

@Lee Ripma and I were discussing this exact thing the other day. 

Originally posted by @David Lee Hall, III:@Stone JinI would disagree. $4000 would get you a legal wholesaling contract for your state, business cards, door hangers and a website.

@Wilson Lee Having a Mortgage in your credit actually increases your score with time.