I graduated from the University of Utah.

Especially in the zip codes @Stuart Udis mentioned above, and around Temple University. 

Because it assists in the first degree of action, not being a ready target.

For your first multi-family property, focus on areas with strong rental demand but lower prices, like cities with job growth or near universities.

Maybe there's military nearby or hospitals or universities?

I will soon graduate college with a degree in finance and accounting, I hold a PMP certification along with a few others and plan to work on my real estate license and maybe in the next couple years obtain a residential contactor license.

Not sure if you want to manage it, but I have an Airbnb near a university that does great, so that could be an option as well if you find the right house.

I just graduated college and I got my degree in Finance with a focus in real estate.

However, University Circle could be promising for appreciation if you're looking to hold long-term.

I’ve been in this building for 5 years and have only had one real issue where a pipe burst due to -20 degree weather.