There are plenty of websites that can give you a good idea of property values in your area.

Thanks to everything I’ve learned from the podcasts, books, and this community, my wife and I currently own:A triplex in MaineA single-family rental in San AntonioA single-family primary residence in Las Cruces, NM, which will become a rental when we move in a few monthsFor context, I'm an active-duty Army officer with about 12 years left until retirement, and my wife works for a university in Boston.

The idea of real estate investing both intrigues and terrifies me.

Do you think that’s a good idea?

New landlords have no idea how much money a “bad” tenant can cost, how much of your time they can consume, and how much of your energy they can drain. 

Fred, something to look out for is if this depreciation clock resets with the new administration in office. 2025 it went to 40% but the benefit would obviously be much higher if it goes back up to 100%. 

there are numerous commercial RE options such as storage units, mobile home parks, industrial, office, NNN, etc.  

So I wonder if I can sell my home in Idaho, purchase the new one under my personal name, then how many months or years must pass before I can setup an LLC as the owner of my primary residence, or if you think that will be a good idea? 

First thing I'd do is check comps to get an idea of the demand and rates you can charge for your condo as a MTR.

Whether you’re considering house hacking, turnkey, or multifamily, there’s so much opportunity to explore.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to connect or bounce around ideas.