I have over a hundred rental units I own and operate in Utah everything from homes and condos to larger multifamily.Salt Lake County has higher property taxes and is basically built out already and Ogden even though you can find good opportunities in the long run it won't be able to compete with South Utah County or Eagle Mountain. 

If you're lucky enough to get a free and clear property where the seller is willing to finance, this reduces much of the risk associated with seller-finance.I would make sure the title is then moved over to your name, especially since there is not a risk of a due-on-sale clause being triggered.

It’s possible to start small, build experience, and scale over time.

@Guifre Mora and @Johnny Horner, I've gleaned these lenders over the course of a year or so.

Quote from @Matt Pfefferlen: In a HOA foreclosure in California, does the homeowner get the excess funds after the 90 day redemption period is over or soon after the auction takes place?  

I'm hooked and can't put it down, I am having a major melt down over here  behind an total ROI calculation and it's killing me!!!

Paul, the deportation efforts aren't overly concerning personally because the few assets I have left in my current portfolio don't have a high immigrant resident profile (nor do the submarkets).  

@Lincoln Waite Here is a great example of over complicating things into a net loss. 

Quote from @Dawson Brewer: Here’s why I’ve started using novations over wholesaling.1.

You can't "jump" into REI until you do the other things.