Cosmo - I personally don't know Phoenix well, but if I had to do this in another city I would look at income levels, crime levels, and population growth (if you can) by zip code and/or area within a DMA as a starting point.

I personally walked and researched every property prior to investing to understand what I was buying, what could be done to add value and what I should expect in cash flow and appreciation.Learning what makes a good investment for you is absolutely necessary. 

So I wonder if I can sell my home in Idaho, purchase the new one under my personal name, then how many months or years must pass before I can setup an LLC as the owner of my primary residence, or if you think that will be a good idea? 

He sees me as a dreamer, and not a doer, which to his credit is kind of accurate.

I personally would recommend it but it isnt the best run 3 day. 

Data point: we have a long-term rental in a popular STR neighborhood listed through Zillow right now.Every person who writes asking to do some sort of arbitrage is blocked by the Zillow platform.I don't even have to say "no thank you anymore."  

What is your credit score?

Not only will lenders be effected, but borrower credit, business loans, inventory, and auto credit will suffer when those effected have to relocate, find long term replacement housing and their livelihoods and income are destroyed.

He really is a proactive person.

For VA loans, here are some solid options:Veterans United (veteransunited.com)Navy Federal Credit Union (navyfederal.org)Caliber Home Loans (caliberhomeloans.com)USAA (usaa.com)Not sure if I can post a link here in the forum.