I think using one to feed the other is the best path, rather than just concentrating on one over the other

Many areas are updating their regulations because septic systems are at best rudimentary treatment systems and in areas of high concentration (>1 system per 5 acres) and high ground water, they are not adequate.

Crime is a problem and is concentrated in a certain area but many of the neighborhoods are somewhat depressed.  

Hello,I have some questions regarding of SD IRA.Our company is a property investment company mainly concentrated on State Auction and we've been funded by the several clients through their SD IRA LLC accounts.Per loan agreement between our company and the clients, we provide a specific rate of return yearly to our client who lend us their fund through their SDIRA LLCWe mainly flip the properties and sell them within three months.

If you concentrate on one area and brand yourselves people know who you are and they come to you for properties or if a friend needs to rent they have you on top of mind to refer.

For the latter type if you can buy in a concentrated area,  especially if its a more urban area with a lot of appeal in the location but not the area, you can control the area.

You may want to start by concentrate on a certain area in the Treasure Valley, too. 

I would concentrate on building a reserve with your w2 job, then save up for a down payment for another property.

It's good that you identified some zips that you want to concentrate on.

Right now, we are finishing remodeling our house here in Indiana and preparing for a market, so it's a little hectic... but, we are hoping to be done by the end of this summer (hopefully sooner) and then we could concentrate in investing.