You can research this on your own and if you haven't already this might help (U of U seismograph logs) http://www.seis.utah.edu/recenteqs/.As for building right next to a fault you'll want a more professional opinion (like you requested in your OP) since there is higher risk of damage from even a lesser shock.Please note I'm not a seismologist or expert in the field but I am comfortable not purchasing earthquake insurance for my personal home currently in Spanish Fork.

You can learn a ton from the real estate experts on the site.Best of luck to you!

It's free, it gets you out there evaluating property, it gets you out in your area becoming an expert of your own turf, and it gets you talking to people and building the confidence you need to assert yourself into deals. 

This topic has been discussed here in details many times, I suggest you search the forum for related posts and spend some time reading and talk to several experts in the field. 

Which would be better for Fix N Flip and Which for Buy N Hold in your expert opinions?

There are plenty more resources you can find under Learn from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts.

There are plenty more resources you can find under Learn from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts.

I am not an expert in higher rents (my highest is $900 for a 3/1.5 in Belvedere), but if I had $1,400 to spend on housing every month, I'd either buy my own house right now or expect some dang good schools.My 2¢. 

You can learn a lot from the real estate experts on the site.Best of luck to you!

While I'm no expert, I believe CHS is an exciting area and still has plenty of growing to do.