As 2025 wraps up and investors start positioning themselves for 2026, there’s one group that consistently wins: those who take December seriously.Real estate has some of the most powerful tax advantages in the U.S. tax code — but they only work if you plan ahead.This guide breaks down smart, legal, end-of-year strategies Arizona investors are using right now to reduce taxable income, boost long-term...
Introduction: The Hidden Costs That Out-of-State Investors Miss If you're analyzing your first Arizona rental property investment, the numbers can look fantastic on paper—strong rent, reasonable pricing, landlord-friendly laws, and low vacancy.But here’s the part most new investors don’t account for: Arizona has unique hidden costs that aren’t obvious until your first summer or your first...
If you’re a real estate investor—or thinking about becoming one—you’ve probably seen the headlines about the administration’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage. Most commentary focuses on homeowners, but the real impact could be felt by investors, especially those using the BRRR (Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance-Repeat) method.While there are still big unknowns about whether investors will even be eligible...
Introduction: Why Out-of-State Investors Keep Targeting Arizona If you’ve been watching the headlines, you’d think the Arizona investment property market is “cooling.” But here’s the truth: out-of-state investors are still pouring into Phoenix, Tucson, and fast-growing suburban pockets because the fundamentals here outperform almost every other Sun Belt market.In 2025, investors from...