I just hope i can find something before the new year ideally so i can stop paying rent and own something.Noted on the cash flow aspects too (i have been using the duplex calcualtor for this) and understand i will have a small net payment each month while living there, which is completely understood and fine by me (better than paying large rent)

Summer is also tough to rent out.

To build that kind of portfolio you will also need help with financing, locating, inspecting, repairing, etc.

.- Diverse Property Portfolio: The area seems to have a mix of both residential and commercial properties, which could allow for diversification in your investment strategy.Strategic Location: Shelby's proximity to global markets via nearby airports, rail, and port facilities could make it attractive for businesses, potentially driving demand for both commercial and residential real estate.Potential Challenges- Economic Concerns: The unemployment rate of 13.0% is relatively high, which could impact the overall economic stability of the area and potentially affect real estate values and rental demand.- Price Discrepancy: There's a notable difference between the median listing price ($295,000) and the average home value ($201,945).

There's a STR Homes for Sale Facebook group, and I'm sure there are others.I sell STRs to investors on the Emerald Coast, so my advice to you is to locate the best real estate agent in SLC that ALSO invests in STRs themselves AND does a lot of business in this niche.  

C Class Apartments are fine as long as you buy in a good location. 

She breezed through her application, has great references and credit score, had already paid her July rent/security deposit, has insurance in place, and is set up for auto-pay going forward.Thanks for your insights!

I am located in Livonia :)

It’s a bit of a fixer upper, but in a great location. 

However, it is the third factor—whether investor business had actually commenced—that is determinative here.In investor’s business outline, dated May 10, 2004, he indicated that he was starting Value Property Investments “for the purpose of buying, remodeling and renting property.”