How would I pick a state to move to, that is good for investing?

[Mike Schelske]

I plan on leaving California at the end of 2018, maybe earlier. The cost of living is to high, and there are just way to many people here. What I would like to do is find a market that has potential for investing, but won't break the bank. I know that less people means less renters, but I just want to be in an area that is a little slower. So, how would I go about valuating a state, county, city, and so on? 

[Bettina F.]

Check out Idaho. Growing state, property prices are going to look very low to you, but have been appreciating. Unemploment is lowest in the nation. Business friendly state. You will have to adapt to snow in winter. Idaho is a right to work, balanced budget state. There are websites that rank the states by their business friendliness. Idaho usually ranks about #8 in the nation.