PART 1 | Unlocking Arizona's Real Estate Goldmine: Path of Progress Explained
Release Date: 11/15/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of the AZREIA Show, Executive Director Mike Del Prete dives into the powerful trends driving Arizona's booming real estate market. Learn about the 'path of progress' and how migration trends, strategic job growth, and major developments like the TSMC Semiconductor Plant are transforming certain areas into investment hotspots. This episode covers three key insights to help investors make informed decisions and explore tools like option contracts and seller carrybacks for maximum leverage.
00:58 Understanding the Path of Progress
01:50 Real Estate Investment Tools
05:26 Walt Disney's Option Contract Strategy
07:12 Insight 1: Population Growth
10:16 Insight 2: Job Growth
17:01 Insight 3: Supply Constraints
20:36 Conclusion and Resources
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