Seattle or Denver for REI

[Chase Harmon]

In 1 year I will have the opportunity to move to either the greater Denver area or greater Seattle area.  Specifically, I need to be within 90 minutes of DEN or SEA(airports) as I travel for my job.  Both areas have pluses and minuses in my book and I would enjoy living in both areas.

My question for the community is for a brand new investor, which area has the most potential opportunities for BRRR or flipping? Again, while I need to live within 90 mins of the airport, I am fine with traveling to my "farm area".

I am leaning towards Denver as Seattle seems extremely expensive for a young professional trying to get into REI. However, my concern about Denver/CO is the market seems saturated from everything I am reading.

Thanks!

Edit: While it would be great to make $50k-$100k on deals, I would like to start out with cheaper homes (lower risk and lower reward) at least while I am learning the industry