Phoenix Real Estate Investment Guide

America's fastest-growing major metro offers explosive appreciation, tech sector expansion, and retirement migration driving unprecedented investment opportunities in the Valley of the Sun.

Phoenix Investment Market Overview

Phoenix continues to lead the nation in population growth and real estate appreciation, driven by corporate relocations, tech expansion, and retiree migration.

Market Statistics

$524K
Median Home Price
↗ 18.2% YoY Growth
6.1%
Average Cap Rate
DSCR Properties
$2,350
Average Monthly Rent
Single Family Homes
1.25
Average DSCR
Rental Properties

Population Growth Impact

Daily New Residents300+
5-Year Population Growth11.2%
Job Growth Rate4.8%

Investment Drivers

Tech Hub Expansion

Intel's $20B investment, TSMC semiconductor manufacturing, and major tech relocations

Corporate Relocations

Fortune 500 companies moving headquarters from high-tax states

Retiree Magnet

No tax on retirement income and 300+ sunny days annually

Healthcare Growth

Mayo Clinic expansion and medical research facilities

Top Phoenix Investment Neighborhoods

Ahwatukee

Family Suburban
Median Price
$675K
Monthly Rent
$2,800-3,400
Cap Rate
5.8%
Appreciation
19.5%
Top-rated schools
Mountain views
New developments

Arcadia

Luxury Central
Median Price
$1.2M
Monthly Rent
$4,200-6,500
Cap Rate
4.2%
Appreciation
22.1%
Camelback Mountain
Luxury rentals
Historic charm

Gilbert Border

Growth Corridor
Median Price
$485K
Monthly Rent
$2,400-2,900
Cap Rate
6.4%
Appreciation
21.8%
Tech employment
New construction
Family friendly

Tempe/ASU Area

Student Housing
Median Price
$420K
Monthly Rent
$1,800-2,600
Cap Rate
7.1%
Appreciation
18.9%
University rental
High occupancy
Transit access

West Phoenix

Emerging Value
Median Price
$385K
Monthly Rent
$2,100-2,700
Cap Rate
7.8%
Appreciation
25.3%
Rapid appreciation
Value plays
Growth potential

North Scottsdale

Luxury/Vacation
Median Price
$950K
Monthly Rent
$3,800-5,200
Cap Rate
4.8%
Appreciation
17.2%
Desert luxury
Vacation rentals
Golf communities

Phoenix DSCR Loan Programs

Specialized financing for Phoenix real estate investors

Standard DSCR

DSCR Minimum1.00+
LTVUp to 80%
Rates from7.75%
Terms30 Years
  • • Phoenix market expertise
  • • Fast 2-week closings
  • • No personal income verification
  • • Investment property focused
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No-Ratio DSCR

DSCR MinimumNo Minimum
LTVUp to 75%
Rates from8.25%
Terms30 Years
  • • Perfect for value-add properties
  • • Renovation loan options
  • • Phoenix rehab specialists
  • • Flexible underwriting
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Blanket DSCR

Properties2-10 Units
LTVUp to 75%
Rates from8.00%
Min Loan$1M
  • • Portfolio financing solutions
  • • Cross-collateralization
  • • Phoenix portfolio expertise
  • • Streamlined process
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Phoenix Investment Analysis

Sample Cash Flow Analysis

Purchase Price$500,000
Down Payment (25%)($125,000)
Monthly Rental Income$2,600
Monthly PITI($2,180)
Property Management($130)
Insurance & Maintenance($180)
Monthly Cash Flow$110
DSCR Ratio1.19

Market Forecast 2024

Price Appreciation

Projected 12-15% annual growth through 2024

Population Growth

110,000+ new residents expected annually

New Construction

Limited supply keeping prices elevated

Job Market

Tech sector adding 25,000+ high-paying jobs

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