The larger you go up in price the smaller the buyer pool shrinks so can get a little better cap rate and also better loan terms ( more lenders compete for larger loans as it is less to keep track of for servicing volume and locations tend to be stronger for higher priced properties.)My clients sign exclusives with me because it is a considerable time investment on both sides to work to achieve the common goal of effectively finding the best property in the buyers range to purchase that meets their quality and cash on cash objectives.The STNL market is fluid and the good properties go fast ( typically in days to 1 week max).

However, I am not sure how many larger companies are really going to be setting up in the Boise area when it is no longer as inexpensive. 

You will make a lot of mistakes, but that's okay - it will keep you from making them again later on a larger scale!

Then... keep an eye out and spend time/energy looking for deals of both. 

Both of those type investments likely require a larger (work for yield) component.

That is too volatile to give larger regular loans on commercial properties.

This is a baby step in my larger goals. 

Fast forward to 2018, married, my 2nd child arrived, so a larger SFH was in the cards.

Also, utilize the MassSave program for any quick renovation upgrades (0% interest for 7 year loan on energy efficient household items).

Throughout my search I was interested in finding a property that had a larger detatched garage or an ADU already permitted on the property.