This post will change my life!
I got married a little over 2 weeks ago, and my Wife and I are planning a road trip/camping honeymoon throughout the Rocky Mountains, within the next month or so.
I live in PA right now, but my dream has always been to live in the Rockies. I've worked for a hunting outfitter in Wyoming before and I absolutely love the outdoors(Skiing/Snowboarding/Hunting/Fishing/Camping/Golfing, etc.)
During the honeymoon I would like to be visiting some investor-friendly towns that have a close proximity to the mountains. Buy and Hold is going to be my bread and butter but flipping is also on my "interest list".
I'm looking for towns that are reasonably priced for a married couple in their early 20's. Denver was always my first consideration but the market there is off the charts right now. We have no college education but we also have no debt. I will have my RE License and I have plenty of motivation to work so I don't foresee any problems with surviving in a reasonable mountain town/city
I have a 50k/year casino job right now that I plan on using to save up enough to move West. I need opinions on some towns that fit my criteria. NW part of USA is ideal. Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado are all good candidates. I don't like rain so Washington isn't on my list. Sorry Brandon! Lol. Snow on the other hand doesn't bother me.
For example Boise, ID has a close proximity to the mountains but doesn't seem to be outrageously priced. Bend, OR was rated Outdoor Life's #1 town for sportsmen but Bend's cost of living is starting to get pretty high.
Towns like these interest me as they seem to have some solid opportunities available for someone with motivation and the will to succeed, while also being home to beautiful mountains with hunting, fishing, and outdoor opportunities.
Also I'll be all over these states so if any BP members would like to meet up, get coffee/dinner, and B/S with my wife and I about RE that'd be awesome! Thanks for any input, town recommendations, and opinions everyone! Your opinions could be life-changing for me(powerful stuff right?)