Congrats on the connections and prospects you have in SLC, a grew up not far away (just across border in Evanston)...

Dust yourself off and keep moving forward.If you can find someone doing what you want to do and shadow a few deals with them in exchange for some grunt work, that may help with confidence and things to watch out for.As far as where to invest, is there a cheaper area that is on the border or transition area that is cheaper but not too low income, and still accessible to you?

Near Norris Square Park. For a new build. Numbers look good, just concerned about future of area.

William recommended all but the 12-plex because it was on the border of an iffy neighborhood. 

Desoto County borders Memphis (Shelby County) so you may be able to find solid investment properties at a potentially lower price point.

Euclid, on the border of Cleveland has Point of Sale requirements & it's made me drop 2 potential purchases.  

. - Canada border (i.e. in the U.S.A. rust belt), our experience has been than many small(er) local and regional banks and credit unions will look at your Canadian credit history and tax returns (NOI).As far as Don Campbell's book - there are less guruish sources of information available than Mr.

Some are legit requests and we addressed them immediately.Her language is very abrasive, almost bordering on insulting. 

I agree - Chittenden county and anything bordering, as well as  college towns.

For example, my contractors warehouse/garage project I am doing in AZ has setback requirements on the South border but not the north.