Also not sure if this is relevant, but would having an active wood fire heated hot tub on premise affect your insurance policy?

Hi @Mike Gallagher , we are very active in Northern Utah.

Hello, we have several owners who are active for former military members.  

A sponsor's economic stability is crucial to sustaining and completing projects.

Inventory is in the 5-6 month range, with 20%+ more active listings on the market compared to July 2023.

The water activities are specatular. 

I am in a position where I am actively looking to complete my first investment purchase. 

Knowledge is great but in my opinion it’s useless if you’re not actively using it, and it could be very dangerous if you’re accessing wrong or old information to solve new problems. 

If you are managing the property yourself, then yes, meeting the tenants is crucial, as a credit score and background check can only say so much about a person.

Conversely, if you're interested in short-term rentals, I recommend using tools like AirDNA to identify markets with high potential, based on the market score of the surrounding region.Additionally, understanding your financing options is crucial.