It's difficult to find people focused on Salt Lake and surrounding areas here on BP.

For example, when I search for single family homes up to $100k in Pensacola there are only 16 options as of this morning and only 27 if I open up the search to include the surrounding areas. 

Here are some considerations and tips to help you make the most of your turnkey investment strategy:Pros of Turnkey Properties:Ready for Rental: After refurbishment, turnkey homes are usually ready for occupancy right away, saving you the time and hassle of doing repairs and improvements.Professional Management: A lot of turnkey companies provide property management services, taking care of tenant selection, rent collecting, upkeep, and other daily tasks on your behalf.Passive Income: Investing in a turnkey property allows you to immediately begin earning rental income without having to take on major maintenance or remodeling tasks.Tips for Investing in Turnkey Properties:Take some time investigating turnkey suppliers in-depth and select reliable businesses who have a proven track record of effective property management and satisfied clients.Make sure you have done your research about the property, its surroundings, the nature of the rental market, and its potential for long-term income flow.Analyze the financials of the turnkey property.Even though turnkey homes can generate rental revenue right now, think about your long-term investing objectives and plan.

Many of the surrounding areas are in uptrend also.

It doesn't have to be through a formal mentorship program, but it is always a good idea to have a mentor and surround yourself with investors who are more successful.  

We still see deals in Forest Park, Elmwood Park, and other surrounding burbs from time to time. 

Not implying your agent is taking advantage of your beginner knowledge just to offload a property and get dual agency commissions, but again, might not be the worst idea in the world to have someone in the Bigger Pockets community who's local/understands the Charlotte market to take a look at the deal you're getting ready to move forward on.As far as inspectors, I would recommend one that we use for our business that is in the Charlotte/surrounding areas.Precision Inspection Services - Steven Lee - 704-575-2917

For BHam, how is the rental market in the Bessemer area and its surrounding neighborhoods? 

We live/invest in the Charlotte/surrounding areas.There is much to learn, especially when just getting started and I would encourage you to invest some time in your education.I've found Audible Audiobooks are a great resource to learn from.

We live/invest in the Charlotte/surrounding areas.Opportunity is in the Eye of the BeholderThere is much to learn, especially when just getting started and I would encourage you to invest some time in your education.I've found Audible Audiobooks are a great resource to learn from.