You need to take the online searches with a grain of salt.

Take it with a grain of salt and just use it for a quick reference.

On the surface, the answer appears to be simple...BUT one will caution that in order to make a true determination, it requires a lot of actual research on a local market/neighborhood and the answer is actually much more in-depth...so take this with a grain of salt..lolClass A- Newer Growth Areas (new construction, rebuilding of infrastructure, core fundamentals reflect strong growth, low unemployment, pro-active government, home prices increasing, vacancy rates decreasing, demand slightly higher than supply, School Districts usually have a 5+ rating, etc.)Class B - Older yet Stable Areas (Little new construction, no major fluctuation in growth or reduction of population, little to no change in employment opportunities or unemployment rates, infrastructure is old yet functional and not being updated, supply and demand are fairly equalized, rental vs home ownership relatively equal, home prices stabilized, School Districts usually have a 3-5 rating, low to moderate crime rates, etc.) 

Hey all,I was wondering if there was a formal (or informal) real estate club for the areas north of Salt Lake.I know there's a couple based in SL that are pretty far reaching but I'm looking for one a little closer to the Ogden area.If there isn't, is there any interest in starting one?

Nothing you say will convince them otherwise, they'll list it and after a year when it hasn't sold come at them with a reasonable offer.I have no idea what houses in TX are worth, so take it with a grain of salt.

The fact that you want to save, and you are in a position to "salt-away" some meaningful dollars, is really cool!

But I will say that, even with REIAs, take the words with a grain of salt and DO YOUR RESEARCH on the speakers who come (guest speakers will come sometimes).

I interviewed for a similar job in Salt Lake.

Mix Salt + Clay (lithium) = Lithium - all you need for all of the USA car fleet needs.G. 

Buyers are going to figure 10% vacancy anyway (or more depending on class).You can point out upside in rental income all day long, and any  investor worth their salt is going to ask why you want them to pay for your laziness.