An appraiser will try to choose properties nearby that have sold in the past 6 months. 

@Andrew Wade first narrow down if you want to be an active or passive investor.

Also would like to know of any local credit unions with portfolio lending options.

Are people STILL moving to CO....?

VERY trendy city with lots to do:)

New construction properties can qualify for significant insurance discounts, but otherwise, I generally expect insurance in this area to run a little over 1% of the property’s value if it’s in decent condition.Feel free to DM me if you’d like a good insurance contact to shop around for a better rate.

I can't give a tutorial re how to originate a note today, selling a house with financing in just one post. 

Definitely come to the Midwest with no debt

Its how come I am so entrenched in funding in the mid west till this day.. 

The 1st job Id expect 2 guys to finish it in one day, so 16-18 man hours...so I wouldnt say their time billing is drastically high, but a a moderate amount.