Twin Falls CountyAverage Purchase Price: $360,000Average Rental Price (3-bed home): $1,600/monthKey Highlights:Twin Falls city is known for its agricultural base and growing commercial sector.New businesses and developments attracting residents.Affordable housing market with room for growth.Investment TipsResearch Local Markets: Understand local trends, employment opportunities, and population growth to identify the best neighborhoods within these counties.Property Types: Consider what type of property (single-family homes, apartments, etc.) would yield the best returns.Rental Market: Evaluate the rental market dynamics to ensure consistent demand for rental properties.Long-Term Trends: Look for counties with long-term economic and population growth to ensure sustained property value appreciation.Investing in these Idaho counties offers a blend of affordability, growth potential, and rental demand, making them attractive options for real estate investors.For more information about Kootenai county please reach out.

There is also a military base. 

We have the umbrella insurance to cover home based on the research from this forum.

Make sure the price you pay is based on its current position and not its potential value in the future. 

I'm only answering based off our experience.

But based on the comps I have seen a little bigger houses with garage going for about my appraised value or maybe higher.

Just keep in mind if you have a current VA loan it does take away from your Max loan amount based on the entitlement you have left over from the first.

You can search another one of my posts to give you a sense of generic rehab and maintenance costs, in the end this is the key variable in your underwriting that needs to get nailed down. 

They can help you crunch the numbers and make an informed decision based on your individual financial goals.Best of luck with your new investment property!

Still looking for personal references based on 1st hand experiences, something to go on, but I have filled out the form and requested info for a couple.Thanks much!