Exploring Salt Lake City, Utah - advice for first-timer

[Kali B.]

Hi BPers,

My boyfriend and I will be in Salt Lake City next week (April 9-12) to explore the area as a possible investment location. I’ve always been attracted to the area for it’s beauty and outdoor culture, but have never visited. We are looking forward to it!

Like many others, we are new to investing. We’ve gotten our feet wet and each own homes in the Bay Area that we’ve fixed up, and now want to continue expanding with buy and hold rental properties.

• We are attracted to the Salt Lake area for many reasons including growth in business & population, international airport, outdoor culture, universities, no rent control and a long but manageable drive from the Bay Area.

• Our goal is to explore and get acquainted with the region from Ogden to Provo. Interested in SFRs and multi-family; B-C properties in A-B areas. Open to minor fixes (paint, flooring, appliances) but want to steer away from major renovations for now.

• Seeking thoughts and advice on how best to organize the three days we have - specific neighborhoods to explore (or avoid)? Any local RE meetings happening?

• Also, what are your top things to do and see in the area? We love quirky and unusual.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Kali