So take this pros and cons list with a grain of salt, but here goes...Pros:1.

I'm a newbie too, so take my advice with a grain of salt, and considering doing the opposite of you (in Upstate New York, thinking about investing in Florida and moving back to family down there).A couple of thoughts to share. 

Take it with a grain of salt (if needed) and address any issue(s) you may have "respectfully", so that he, myself and any student will have a positive learning experience, instead of being left confused, open mouthed and/or headed for the door.

The SLREIA (Salt Lake Real Estate Investor Association) is pretty good responding on facebook.

Everything rusts and the HVAC has a very short lifespan along with a lot of maintenance for the structure due to salt water.2. 

But take that estimate with a grain of salt.

When dealing with a wholesaler it’s best to take everything they say with a grain of salt, and then get your own independent third party inspection, title search, appraisal/CMA, establish your own ARV, rehab estimate, etc.  

@Sandy UhlmannJC born and raised, currently in Salt Lake.

Rounding out the top 10 were Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Los Angeles.A big difference between Denver and San Jose, however, was that median incomes didn’t keep pace with rent inflation, rising 48%, well short of the 82% gain in apartment rents.

Check out airdna.com and mashvisor with large grains of salt.