Second, real estate prices are getting higher after several years of strong appreciation, including in the Boise area.  

With fanny Mae/Freddy Mac you could do as low as 5% down for a SFR or 15% for a duplex if you qualify (strong enough borrower which sounds like you may be).

So maybe you offer 7.5 K over asking but add a strong roof replacement contingency....

I found that area to be an excellent opportunity to create passive income and strong capital gains.Looking forward to connecting with you, who knows maybe even do a deal together!

Honestly the best thing you could do is record yourself on you're phone and later listen and try to learn what you're strong and weak at.

I have strong goals and aspirations to be a real estate investor.

If you just starting out in the business I strongly suggest you research and join a brokerage that has strong training program covering all the Real Estate disciplines. 

I also have an interest for buying land as my long term goal is to become a developer and build modern style homes.

Somebody commented on one of my earlier post that they could recognize their style of rehabbing easily and to tell you the truth I thought that person was crazy for saying that, I mean how could they know who rehabbed the property?

Follow the rental market for a few months and see if rents are strong, and the rentals are being filled quickly.