Hi Vinay, I own multiple properties and live in Columbus.

I would start close to where you live personally. 

Having a property management company seems to be a good option for me since I am living out of state.

@Ken M. we live in one, it has an attached unit, but with a door that passes through from both units.

Mega TV in the living area and open concept.

While I do not live in ID, I'd love to connect you with one of the best agents out there.

If that were the case, I would sell my house and live in a tent because it's less expensive. 

I currently live Wisconsin and work in Real Estate.

Too bad you can't buy something owner-occupied, put 5% down with the best interest rate, live in it for 12 months (and fix it up), rent it out and repeat the cycle.Here's some other info you might find useful:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Are you able to find investments near where you live now?