A 1031 Exchange is one of the most powerful tax-deferral tools available to real estate investors. For new (and even experienced) Arizona investors, understanding how a 1031 works can be the difference between slow growth and compounding long-term wealth.This guide breaks down the essentials in a warm, straightforward, Arizona-specific way—without unnecessary jargon. What Is a 1031 Exchange?...
If you’re a newer investor looking to scale in Arizona, the term DSCR loan will come up almost immediately. These loans have exploded in popularity because they allow investors to qualify based on the property’s income, not their personal tax returns.For investors with self-employment income, multiple rental properties, or complex write-offs, DSCR financing can be a game-changer. They aren’t perfect,...
If you talk to any seasoned real estate investor in Arizona, eventually you’ll hear the acronym BRRRR. It stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, and it’s one of the most popular strategies for accelerating portfolio growth—especially for investors who don’t have endless capital to deploy.BRRRR is powerful because it transforms a single down payment into multiple properties over time....
For new investors, house hacking is one of the simplest, safest, and smartest ways to build wealth through real estate. It’s the strategy that has launched thousands of investor careers nationwide—and it works especially well in Arizona, where rising rents, strong job growth, and a flexible lending environment create ideal conditions for beginner investors.This guide breaks down what house hacking is,...
Once you own a few rental properties, the game changes.You’re no longer asking “How do I buy my first investment?” — you’re asking:“What should my long-term portfolio look like?”“Should I stay focused, or diversify?”“What mix of cash flow and appreciation will get me to retirement?”“Which Arizona sub-markets should I expand into?”This is where portfolio strategy becomes just as...