I've begun running the numbers on some properties in the greater Salt Lake City area to better understand the market and I haven't found anything close to breaking even if I were to live there.

tldr: I want to invest in a home in a city with beach city weather that also has the most potential for gains due to gentrification in the next 10 years.David,For a 10-year time horizon, I recommend San Pedro.Development has just begun on the waterfront.

I discovered BP only one month ago as I've begun educating myself on real estate investing.

For a very informative thread, see the following thread begun by John Barr: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/99/topics/513518-san-antonio-tx-how-to-understand-this-market?

Hi Everyone, My name is Ryan and I recently graduated college and have begun working full time but have always had an interest in real estate.

Hi Everyone, My name is Ryan and I recently graduated college and have begun working full time but have always had an interest in real estate.

In the mean time, I have begun my RE license classes.

Personally I would have begun with St.

I’ve finally taken the leap and begun my REI journey.

Recently I have begun to immerse myself on the BP site, and just finally decided it was time to introduce myself and jump feet first into this community, this site is an amazing source of knowledge and information for us new guys!