I would rather have all the above (gold/silver & guns/bullets) So it's all about being aware of what's going on, taking what you hear with a grain of salt but doing your own research/investigation and coming to a conclusion and taking action.If you knew better you do better, if you do better you choose better :) 

Just have a bucket or two of salt next to you while reading.

I knew another landlord that (through his son's rental company) found a 3-fam property, bought it for 1.2mil, sunk another 200k in renovations, and rented it for $14k per month.My word of caution however, is that you need to find a rental company and rental agent that's worth his/her salt.

Is anyone familiar how the trends have been doing in terms of real estate in this part of Salt Lake City, Utah?

I own a turnkey operation, so you can take what I say with a grain of salt, but...If you are in this for the long haul, I would not worry much about day one cash flow.

My own:Pricing: moved from Beyond Pricing to Pricelabs recentlyLocks: Nest and Schlage RankbreezeCameras: Eufy HVAC Control: NestPools: salt water and Easy Temp heater...I need the automation part that I see above @Jeff E.Accounting: Stessa

Take your AirDna data with a grain of salt. 

I recently put my rental property up for rent and without much thought added a bunch of amenities that are good for short term rentals (coffee, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, 2x towels, 2x sheets, laundry detergent, softener, salt, pepper, oil).

Seems odd that they would miss such important items. 3) I'm not an attorney and I only have experience in Ohio, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

However, take all experiences with grains of salt, both good and bad.If you're in Denver, go to a few events hosted by Adam Triple A Adams.