The large commercial projects in the pipeline are huge and large new projects being announced regularly so we should see this get back to normal or better in 12 - 24 months.I don't monitor the outlying counties as much, but they still look depressed.  

I have a condo that's 945 sq ft  2 br 1.5 ba rent will be $700 if I did a regular lease--should rent be increased due to the rent to own offering and if so by how much?

I'm close to a point where I can start investing more seriously, but definitely feel like I'm in the "don't know what I don't know" phase of learning.Is there a Boise/Meridian area real estate investors group that meets regularly? 

My goal is to cash flow enough through rental properties to be able to quit my regular job. 

Stackable building material that a regular person can use to build a home.

If they have a regular lease, you cannot increase rents until the lease term ends.  30 to 60 days before the lease ends, you typically offer them to sign a new lease at $X.

As a bonus, they generally aren't paid very well at their regular job, so they may be willing to work with you at a price that is great for them and great for you.6) You WILL learn lessons.

There is a FIBI (For Investors, By Investors) Long Beach chapter and they hold meetings regularly ...

No electric to run, these run on regular batteries.

The lack of restaurants and nightlife are a bit concerning, but it seems many come here to relax and enjoy the spas, not to go out and party.We would obviously have to hire a regular housekeeper, handyman, and pool guy.