Hey @Casey Haight, I'm also based in Salt Lake, and was in a similar position back in 2017.

I am a Real Estate Investor in Salt Lake City, but I am looking to expand outside of Utah.

Grain of salt dear friends.

I just moved to Texas from Salt Lake city.

strictly read, the city of Austin requires a permit to spray foam insulate around an outdoor water hose bib...because it improves or repairs a structure.  

The cost to join is nominal but well worth it.You might also check out the Best Conference in Salt Lake City starts April 10.LFI has a one day full day LP presentation the day before the Conference on Tuesday April 9.This would be a great place to start your search.Good luck.One word of advice is you come across a deal where the GP is promoting 8% cash on cash 20% IRR, I’d be very skeptical given the current debt market.

I had to deal with a lot more issues than I've ever had in non-S8 rentals like extensive property damage and also bed bugs, roaches, drain lines completely clogged up by grease (I learned what sewer worms are, look it up), spray paint art on walls and food on ceilings, noise complaints, police at the property, removing dead bodies, etc.  4.

My wife and I purchased our first property two years ago in Salt Lake City for a good rate at 4.29%. 

Hi Mitchell SmithI too am new to REI, so take this with a grain of salt...I am in the same boat as you and have recently come to the conclusion that cash is the way I am going to go.

I know others who have also found using spray paint works to seal in stains.