How and why did you pick that zip code?

As you've probably seen, there are a lot of great resources here including the excellent BP podcasts.I'd recommend that you pick one strategy or niche that appeals to you most and focus on that.

Pick a solid B-Class suburban area.

Maybe instead you offer them simple interest which is easier to budget.

Plain and simple, it's not their property and they should be asking for approval before they make any changes to the property. 

I am going to be on a stay at home vaca soon and with out sounding desperate "<<<<< is noob" was wondering if anyone in the SLC area wanted to meet up for some coffee or lunch or something looking to pick the minds of some experts already meeting a guy on monday but the more friends the merrier:) message me or comment below thanks in advance  

You have to be able to figure out the tenants you will pick on the areas.  

It’s just a few simple forms and send in a check .. that is for PA yours might be different .

It seems like a simple thing, but reaching out in BiggerPockets about getting started as a real estate investor is a great first step.

Most people are still fearful especially when it comes to the Michigan market which makes it an awesome opportunity to pick up good deals.