We can't predict the future, but if you look carefully at the growth data it’s pretty solid to support that Boise/Meridian is going to see healthy growth during the next several years.

@Jordon NicholsPre-qualification is not as solid as the Pre-Authorization. 

You definitely want to save up all of the money you can so that you can show solid reserves for the duplex and primary residence.Would it make sense for you to keep the primary residence as a rental when you move out? 

Make sure that your rental prices are solid.

Ribu, I have solid contacts for hard money lenders, contractors, and realtors.

But I've long since learned that I don't know enough about 1031 Exchanges to give solid advice. 

Once you pick a state / city you can start diving into towns and suburbs to see where the better school systems are and better places to live or where you feel a solid investment can be made. 

It sounds like you have a solid plan to build your portfolio, and I'm sure your experience with property management has been a great asset to your investing career. 

Commercial only interests me as there are certain areas in Utah where the business environment is continuing to see solid growth

Thanks @Jack Bobeck   Hindsight is a beautiful thing. it is well known that JAX in general had solid growth in the last few years.