Co springs up and coming neighborhoods

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I'm new to BP and REI. I'm going house scouting potential neighborhoods tomorrow, and would like some suggestions on which neighborhoods are the best. I intend on living there while completing any necessary renovations, and probably sell a year later or more when I'm done with college. I'm a vet and will use my va loan. I'm looking for neighborhoods with homes in the 200-275k range.

Which neighborhoods would be a good investment at this price point? Would house-hacking be a better first time investment rather than flipping?

Thanks!