I wrote this recently to a prospective client and thought it was worth sharing to anyone who is looking to know more about the Tucson market

These are per my experience and have no issue if others would like to add to it. Consider it a wiki entry for BP on Tucson STR's. (Now that is quite the acronym soup there)

Central Tucson is older and can have some great style and character options. People like Central Tucson because it is close to the downtown that has a great food and night activity scene and is also close the University of Arizona campus that draws lots of parents and grandparents and people who just like the college campus vibe

West Tucson is a great option for the views, golfing and resort feel. It is close to the downtown area but the majority of area is bigger lots and on the other side of a prominent hill that gives it a more out in the country feel

Foothills is the most exclusive areas with higher price points and lots of upper end shopping and dining

Marana and Oro Valley are the newer "suburban" areas of Tucson that have the laid back walking and biking paths, golf clubs, snow bird / retiree type activities that draw visitors in and then get hooked and eventually buy homes

If you haven't tried Tucson yet, there is quite the variety and with snowbirds leaving, there are plenty of current STR's ready to host you as the summer warms up.