Take this all with a grain of salt but I guess this is how I have handled my agent relationships.

I find that in general, Zestimates are usually within about +/- 30% of the actual numbers so it may be held as a general guideline for *about* how much a house may be worth or rent for, but take it with a grain of salt for sure.Oak Park is in a good spot right now in terms of appreciation for the area, but I personally tend to be cautious about assuming any more than 3% annual appreciation. 3% has been the overall average appreciation across many decades, and any appreciation that ends up above and beyond what I assume is icing on the cake.

I called the guy running the ad, who said the boat had all its pieces, but they were scattered across his various investment properties in greater Salt Lake City.

Hey guys I am new to the forum!  I have read several books on real estate and been going to local meetings.  I have a couple seasoned investors helping me get started and have a couple deals in the pipeline, hoping to...

No agent worth his salt can afford that nonsense.

Any home under 300k is gone quickly.Take what I say with a grain of salt, I only have experience in what Ive been looking at (which im pretty obsessed with).

They are a 1/3 of the price that most homes are selling for in Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties, but I wonder if they are worth the hassle. 

Prospector Square and one in Park West.Jeffrey- I lived in Sandy at 8416 Gad way and owned LOTS of rentals in Salt Lake proper.Josh- Sorry, got nothing!

Just look at a US Map and see the void between Minneapolis, MN- Omaha, NE- Denver, CO- Salt Lake City, UT- Boise, ID and Spokane, WA.

Any general contractor worth his salt will take your scope and walk the house with you asking specifics and incorporating findings in his or her's bid to you.