The best states to buy an investment property, based upon projections of income and population growth and the costs for home purchases, taxes and insurance are:
1. Colorado
2. Utah
3. Idaho
4. Oregon
5. Tennessee
6. Texas
7. Arizona
8. Nevada
9. North Dakota
10. Washington
Source: FitSmallBusiness.com based upon analysis of median days on the market, job growth, price-to-rent ratio, median income growth, labor costs, appreciation in home prices, property taxes, average listing price, population growth and premium on homeowners insurance policies.