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.

I concentrated on homes located in Grid 2, which is from Wellesley to Francis, Market to Crestline.2818 E Diamond is in a slightly inferior location.

I want to concentrate on Orlando / South Florida.

He continues to grow the brand, I am concentrating on loaning money.. and doing 5 year non recourse as well as my construction bizz in Oregon.

Good Morning all,I am currently an active duty Marine with 10 years in; I am working towards my degree in business management with a concentration in small business and entrepreneurship.

In addition you can concentrate on areas that have capitals or universities/large colleges, (government & education can weather economic storms well).