I’d love to hear from those who’ve made the leap into bigger deals:-What were your first steps into large multifamily/apartment complexes?

Recently, homeownership has become less and less attainable due to high interest rates, tariffs affecting new construction, and low supply.

How much are rent-controlled renters generally accepting as buyouts to vacate the apartments these days? 

That's why I run a brokerage team, it is scalable, high revenue and high cash flow.

Bottom line is that rents are rising steadily—2–3% annually—while still offering strong affordability when some markets have been declining.Population GrowthThe metro area population has climbed from about 2.195 million in 2020 to 2.254 million in 2024—roughly a 2.7% increase over four years, adding nearly 62,000 people (+2.8%) between 2020 and 2024.

Medium and high end don’t want a converted motel - they want the latest Marriot Assisted Living building with class A amenities and a memory care unit next door if needed.  

So I’m really interested in hearing what areas near Phoenix you think:– are on the rise,– have adjusted in price with the cooling market,– or are good long-term holds where I could also live comfortably.Which areas/cities/zip codes in and around Phoenix/Maricopa county would you target with a ~$400K budget for a house hack with appreciation potential?

They’re thriving.Here’s why:-Corporate relocations are rising again.

Investors step in because we’re willing to absorb the risk, fund the repairs, and take the market exposure.Flipping doesn’t “create” high prices.

Health and family always rise to the top, but this year added something deeper for me.I’m grateful for the relationships that shaped our work.