Given Denver’s high price point, out-of-state investing could be a great option, and reading Long-Distance Real Estate Investing is a smart move.

Upgrades included modern interiors, smart home features, and premium amenities to attract high-end vacation renters"

However, due to high property costs in our local market, we have been exploring opportunities in more affordable states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio.

Hi Chani,You are right to question fee structure.  10% is on high side. 

@Jenna Kelley I just commented on another post about this as well, but if you are having foundational issues, do not call a contractor I would highly recommend calling a structural engineer as they are going to tell you exactly what needs to be done.

Two identical homes located next to each other would come up with the same value, even though House #1 was just renovated to a very high standard and House #2 hadn't ever been renovated since it was built in 1949.I always tried for an identical (or nearly so) beds, baths, sq ft of living area, garage and acres. 

Before committing, I’d highly recommend researching demand in your target area and connecting with operators who already run similar rentals there.A tiny home or glamping concept could be a huge hit in a market where it’s fresh and unique, but in areas where it’s been done before, you’ll need to bring something innovative to stand out.

Flipping is high risk and high reward.

We have had to walk away from some decent deals because rates were too high to make the numbers work.

The overall trend of the 10-year treasury appears to be downward reflecting as well right now, with the most recent high of 4.8% on 1/13/2025 failing to touch the previous high of 4.98% on 10/19/2023 and now sharply falling to 4.62% today (1/24/2025).