I have a colleague moving to Denver and doesnt know the best area

[Tony R. Yagiela]

Hello fellow investors!  I, myself, am not moving to Denver but I am trying to help out a colleague of mine that is moving to the Denver area. 

Can any of you in the area give some advise as to what areas, or maybe even a specific apartment and/or condo complex you would recommend for a 26 year old new to the area?  He knows nothing about the area and our company has relocated him to their north Denver office.   

I also don't know much about Denver so I cant give him any advice on trendy areas where you typically see young professionals. 

I am urging him not to sign a lease without seeing the property first, but everything is moving so fast for him that it can be easy to get locked into the wrong part of town.

Any input would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Tony

[Bill S.]

@Tony R. Yagiela not a lot of information. There are lots of 26 year olds in and around downtown but you said it's a "north Denver office". That could mean 5 points or Rino or Northglen or Louisville or Erie. You need some more specifics. What kind of apartment is he wanting? How much is his budget? If he's looking for something over $2k per month, he should have lots of choices. If he wants something under $1k per month then the pickings are very slim. Does he want a complex with a gym and amenities or is he wanting with a small complex with less red tape?

I too would advise against renting sight unseen. A couple thoughts. Perhaps a quick plane trip out this weekend to scope out the area or someone he knows that he can couch surf for a week or two when he gets here so he can get a lay of the land. Even a week or so in a hotel can save the cost of getting the wrong place or paying too much for the right place.