How do we take advantage of that? 

But i heard that there's scammers who prey on new listing discounts to try to take advantage of new hosts.. is this something I should be concerned about?

My unfair advantage is that real estate is my job I have made a few different businesses out of it.

It also does help if you have a well-known lake, park, etc. in the area but since Salt Lake City is nearby that could possibly be to your advantage. 

I will definitely look to take advantage of that resource.

@Maria JeanetteRenting to tenants in assisted housing programs, like Section 8, can have both advantages and challenges. - Consistent Payments: The rent portion covered by the housing program is guaranteed and paid on time, reducing the risk of late payments.- Large Tenant Pool: Housing programs often have waiting lists, so demand is high.

Definitely agree with Doug, telling the truth and being transparent is one of the biggest advantages that you can have as a wholesaler.

As many have mentioned, most fix-and-flip loans allow lenders to fund up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab costs, but they typically won’t exceed 75% of the ARV.However, If you're not including a rehab budget, lenders often cap the loan at around 70% of the purchase price, which might explain the situation you're encountering.It’s generally more advantageous to include a portion of the rehab budget in the loan.

I’m biased, but I’ll chime in with @James Wachob and cast my vote for Memphis.Memphis offers incredible logistical advantages: the largest commercial airport in the world, all major US railroads converging here, and a thriving distribution hub.

On the other hand, I feel one of the main advantages of passive investments (via syndication/crowdfunding) is that I can hire a manager who has years more experience than I can ever hope to obtain myself.