Here is the link to our BP page showing over 250 - 5 star reviews: https://www.biggerpockets.com/co/RentToRetirementTo answer your question, there are many reasons to consider one market over the other. 

I ask because what I see with my Airbnb-investor clients in Colorado is that if you're buying right now -- with today's rates and somewhat dampened STR revenues -- you're only making money if you self-manage.

If your family don’t have experience in property management then you are going to hire a PM co no matter where you invest.

I had discussions with a co-worker all bent out of shape that his landlord who had a duplex, takes the gas bills, and divides it by half, and have him pay his share.

Our company has flipped 5 homes in Northern Colorado over the past 5 years and I've gained a lot of XP through other people's risks. 

I normally tell my investor/house-hacking clients here in Colorado Springs and Denver to buy as soon and as frequently as they can.

For the standard single asset syndication the timelines just don't work).But beyond that:Most institutions want to see 15 yrs of track record before investingMost institutions will require 10% co-invest, and given the check sizes institutions write, many syndicators don't have that kind of liquidity available.Most institutions will require a true corporate structure.  

I see young potential house-hackers here in Colorado Springs and Denver that are all excited and then get wrapped up in a gf/bf, in their job, in going out.

Prior to this new surcharge by the HOA, we currently pay CO General Sales & Use Tax of 2.9%, Grand County General Sales & Use Tax of 1.3%, Grand County Accommodations Tax of 1.8%, and Granby City General Sales & Use Tax of 4%.

I co-operate a brokerage that works solely with investors on the financing side of things.