Live in CA want to buy 1st home to rent out in ID or TN... tips?

[Anna Scherrei]

I love and work in Southern CA, not planning on moving because I have a good job here, but I can't afford to buy a home. Would like to get into real estate for investing purposes. Looking at purchasing and renting our a residence(s) in Idaho or Nashville area... do you have any advice for how to find growing and stable rental areas, where property values are on the rise? Appreciate your help!

[Andrew Johnson]

Anna Scherrei Do you have a tie to either area? Know people in either market? Boots on the ground are something that will make vetting properties and managing them infinitely easier (even if you have a management company). Plus, it might not feel as much like "work" when you're checking up on a property, which you should do.