If your ARV is $120,000 (~$14000 purchase price +$7000 repairs + $63000 repairs= $84000, $84,000 with the 70% rule applied gives you $120,000) or above, I would feel confident about buying and flipping for full value.

I've been posting the Realtors Confidence Index as they are released.The results are state driven rather than metro area, so it's interesting to see how comments on Austin and Atlanta differ from the confidence in the states as a whole.I don't know enough about SLC, but it seems strong and growing.  

I'm finding the information in the course really interesting and the bits of legal info I'm learning are making me feel much more confident about the details of any deal I'll do going forward. 

Knowing estimated rent and being confident that's what you can earn, and it's enough to cash flow, or build the wealth you want after all expenses, you're good. 

My tax home is in Connecticutand we own one rental property and would like to looking into a new market out of state.We are looking to schedule a viewing tour in the west coast for a potential rental property and would like to know if my travel expense is deductible?

This home was in my hometown, so it made me confident in investing in a market I have known since I was young.

Currently I work in a restaurant in NJ that pays me enough to travel to and from work.

I was traveling.

Although I am confident I do not have much experience and do not want to blow the deal.

I hope this info adds value for you, gives you a little more confidence to push forward, and that you learn not to make the mistakes I made the easy way rather than the hard way.