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Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Arizona Real Estate Playbook Guides

Principal Real Estate Guides (Stephen R. Mannenbach, ADRE #SA713873000): Step-by-step playbooks covering Arizona AAR BINSR inspection credits, IRC §1031 zero-boot replacement rules, Scottsdale/Phoenix STR compliance under SB 1168, and HB 2720 detached guest casita entitlements.

Arizona Contract Law & Negotiation · 7 min read

Arizona AAR BINSR 10-Day Inspection Period & Seller Credit Negotiation Playbook

Under Section 6j of the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR) Residential Resale Purchase Contract, buyers have a default 10-calendar-day Due Diligence Inspection Period to submit the Buyer Inspection Notice and Seller Response (BINSR). Strategic quantification of roof, HVAC, pool, and electrical defects converts physical findings into dollar-for-dollar closing cost credits or purchase price reductions.

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1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange · 8 min read

Scottsdale & Phoenix IRC §1031 Exchange 45-Day Identification & Zero-Boot Guide

To defer 100% of federal capital gains (up to 20%), Net Investment Income Tax (3.8%), depreciation recapture (25%), and state income tax under IRC §1031, an investor must engage a Qualified Intermediary (QI) prior to closing the relinquished property sale, identify replacement real estate within 45 calendar days, and close within 180 calendar days.

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Short-Term Rental & Tax Strategy · 9 min read

Scottsdale & Phoenix Short-Term Rental (STR) Licensing, SB 1168 & Cost Segregation Guide

Operating a legal Short-Term Rental in Scottsdale (85251, 85254, 85255) or Phoenix (85018, 85016) requires verifying zero HOA/CC&R lease restrictions, obtaining an annual municipal STR permit under Arizona SB 1168, maintaining an Arizona TPT tax license, and carrying $500,000+ in statutory liability coverage.

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Value-Add & ADU Zoning · 6 min read

Arizona HB 2720 ADU & Detached Guest Casita Zoning Playbook (2026)

Arizona HB 2720 requires municipalities with 75,000+ residents (including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert) to permit at least one attached and one detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / casita) up to 75% of the main residence footprint (or 1,000 SqFt) with zero extra parking mandates and matched rear/side setbacks.

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