Your best bet is to google asbestos abatement contractors in your area and have a discussion with them. 

If you have a rented who comes in on a favorable wind day, you can bet they will leave the first chance they get.Not all low-priced properties are a good deal.

For current short term rental, some of the coastal neighborhoods might be a better bet.

Instead of sitting on sidelines And twiddling the thumb getting into tk investing is a better bet.

On that note, do you conclude that it would be a better bet for me to go minor in finance as opposed to marketing?

I do keep my property in good condition and I bet I can manage whatever repairs that will pop up in the future if tenets occupied it. 

You might partner with your parents, my bet is they can obtain financing without putting their home at risk.After they see success, then you might suggest they leverage the place on their own account, invest with you, not for you. 

I like betting on myself and going against the grain.

I'll bet there are plenty.

@Alex Jaime If you are looking A and B in $150-$350 your best bet with be on the east side of Salt Lake the purchase price will be higher but you'll be able to get some great tenants.