Starting in Phoenix Area - Goal: Property rentals/flips

Starting in Phoenix Area - Goal: Property rentals/flips

New to Real Estate · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 2 votes

Hello All,

My name is Jess. I grew up with a parent that created a passive income with residential rental properties so it was only a matter of time that I jumped in myself! 

I have been wanting to get started on my own real estate investments for a while now. I currently own my home that I will eventually turn into a rental and hopefully use the equity to start purchasing duplex/triplex/fourplex properties in Maricopa County.


  • 2-year goal
    - Own a triplex/fourplex with all but one unit occupied and house hack. Complete 1 house flip. Rent out current home.
  • 5-year goal - Rent out all units/homes owned. Complete 3 house flips. Create 5K monthly passive income. 
  • 10-year goal - Complete 4 house flips a year. Create 15K monthly passive income.

I am currently working full-time in marketing but would love to eventually be able to quit to focus on more real estate opportunities in Arizona and other states down the road. I have already learned so much on here and can't wait to get started and put it all into action!

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Investor · Mesa, AZ · Member since 2020 · 32 posts · 27 votes
5y

Cap rates in Phoenix are uncomfortably low in my opinion, especially on 4-plexes.  I was competing on a few listings, but kept getting outbid.  I analyzed about 100 and made offers on 3. My bids were so low I didn't even get responses. I just went into contract on a multifamily lot in Apache Junction and will attempt build-to-rent.

Find problems that everyone else is avoiding, and solve them.

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  • Investor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2018 · 420 posts · 388 votes
    5y

    @Jessica Downs there’s no time to start like the present! Good luck with your goals!

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    Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    5y

    That's a great goal, Jessica! Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!

  • Lender · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2018 · 440 posts · 256 votes
    5y

    @Jessica Downs Love the goals! This is a great place to learn and network, it will definitely be a huge asset in getting there. Best of luck! 

  • New to Real Estate · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 2 votes
    5y

    @Account Closed - Thanks!

  • New to Real Estate · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2021 · 3 posts · 2 votes
    5y

    @Julio Gonzalez Thank you, I appreciate the welcomes!

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 254 posts · 100 votes
    5y

    @Jessica Downs Welcome to BP! Always good to see other investors in the Phoenix area.

    There are a ton of meetups happening all around Phoenix. Check out the events page on BP to start. Shoot me a message and I can tell you about others that aren't posted here. Look forward to seeing out there networking!

  • Investor · Mesa, AZ · Member since 2020 · 32 posts · 27 votes
    5y

    Cap rates in Phoenix are uncomfortably low in my opinion, especially on 4-plexes.  I was competing on a few listings, but kept getting outbid.  I analyzed about 100 and made offers on 3. My bids were so low I didn't even get responses. I just went into contract on a multifamily lot in Apache Junction and will attempt build-to-rent.

    Find problems that everyone else is avoiding, and solve them.

  • Real Estate Broker · Forney, TX · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 399 votes
    5y

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Jessica Downs What amazing goals! Best of luck in achieving them! 

  • Investor · Mesa, AZ · Member since 2020 · 32 posts · 27 votes
    4y

    Any progress?  What steps are you taking to make the goal a reality?

  • Real Estate Agent · Mesa, AZ · Member since 2017 · 230 posts · 169 votes
    4y

    Those are some good goals. I just moved back to the east valley and know a few places out of state to get buy and hold properties.

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