PCS'ing to Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona | Everything I Wish I Knew

📲Start the homebuying process here → https://geni.us/vlog-pcs-dmafb-guide 📲Start the selling process here → https://geni.us/vlog-pcs-dmafb-guide-s __________________________________________________________________________________ This is EVERYTHING I wish I knew before I PCS'ed to Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ. If you're PCS'ing here, text me. I know what it's like to move here, and I'm a licensed real estate agent and can help you buy a house. We consistently beat out other offers 💪🏽I give you the info STRAIGHT UP, NO FLUFF. -Ali Garced, eXp ICON agent Former OSI Major, USAF __________________________________________________________________________________ 📲 Links/Resources mentioned: Davis Monthan Visitor Center: (520) 228-4886 Benko pool, call: (520) 228-0015 OSI: (520) 228-6053 ITT: (520) 228-3700 Traillink TucsonLoop eltourdetucson AZ DOT Motor Vehicle Division phone: (602) 255-0072 (On their website, click Military Personnel - Resident Exemptions) VisitTucson Mt Lemmon SkyCenter call to purchase tickets: (520) 626-8122 (They usually book 1 month out and are closed for Monsoon season) SpotCrime __________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 - Tucson Real Estate Agent: Tips for Your Davis-Monthan PCS 01:09 - Navigating Davis-Monthan AFB Gates & Hours 02:30 - Fitness & Health: Gyms on Base at Davis-Monthan 03:14 - Surviving the Tucson Climate: Allergies & Dryness 03:54 - Tucson’s Best Outdoor Activities & The Loop 04:23 - Vail Arizona Real Estate: Living Near the Best Trails 04:34 - Tucson Pest Control: Scorpions & Home Maintenance 05:08 - Arizona Vehicle Registration & MVD Costs 06:01 - Why You Need a Garage in Tucson: Heat & Safety 06:52 - Car Insurance & Deployment Tips for Military Members 07:33 - Weather in Tucson: Does it Actually Snow? 07:45 - Military Discounts & Uniform Policies in Tucson 08:15 - Stargazing in the Astronomy Capital: Mount Lemmon 09:00 - Tucson Food Scene: Best Restaurants & "Hole-in-the-Walls" 09:40 - Tucson Traffic & Commuting from Oro Valley or Catalina Foothills 10:14 - Road Rules: Trailing Green Arrows & U-Turns 11:21 - ITT & Outdoor Rec: Renting Gear for San Diego or Flagstaff 11:49 - Tucson Suburbs: Valencia West, Sahuarita Real Estate & Casinos 11:57 - Exploring Arizona Wineries Near Tucson 12:12 - Understanding Arizona’s Carry Laws & Safety 12:42 - Motorcycle Safety & Lane Splitting in Tucson 13:49 - Indoor Hobbies: Starting a Real Estate Career in Tucson 14:23 - Flooding in Tucson: What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know 14:44 - On-Base vs. Off-Base Housing: Maximizing Your BAH 15:55 - Solar Panels: Impact on Your Tucson Home Purchase 17:04 - Golfing in Tucson: Best Times & Local Favorites 17:42 - Rita Ranch Real Estate: Community & Local Perks like Amy’s Donuts 17:48 - Tanque Verde, Civano & Beyond: Loving Life in Tucson