Hey Lain, I highly recommend two options: Anchorage, Alaska, and The Treasure Valley/Submarkets/Vacation markets to the valley (Mccall, Cascade, etc). 

I'd love to hear what Carter can find out from the Utah County Treasurer.

I spoke to someone from the county treasurer's office and she said the max rate is 10% and is a bid down auction.

Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

The BiggerPockets forums are a treasure trove of information—take advantage of it by asking specific questions as you progress in your journey.Plan for the Long Term: Multi-family investing is a long-term game.

It truly is a treasure trove of information.Anyhow, I am posting because I want to connect with people who have successfully done STR for their first investment.

That is, the risk free rate of return that you can get on a Treasure Bill, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

It was like walking though a time capsule only with mold and piles of what might be trash or could be treasure.  

Lastly, you can get the market rent by asking real estate agents who specialize in leasing in that area.Vacancy - use 10% as a starting point but in strong rental markets, assume 5%.RE Taxes - you can get this info through the county auditor or county treasurer's office/websites.Insurance - call an insurance broker.