Moving to Arizona

[smokin5]

Sorry to say I can't help you much about that part of AZ.
I left the Valley area a l-o-n-g time ago (20+ years) for a
better life 100 miles away from 'civilization'.

I agree with your idea of renting for a year before buying.
Give yourself time to get a better lay of the land rather
than rush into buying a mistake.

Good luck with your decisions.