As soon as the year membership is up, I'm leaving.

Check the forum for Events & Meetups and see if they have any in your area.

Here is a summary of the book.https://www.nateliason.com/notes/long-distance-real-estate-investing-david-greeneIf the numbers doesn't make sense for you locally, that's the time you explore other route. 

I have been able to scale up to 12 doors in 2 years so definitely recommend this area.

I'd say the biggest landmine to watch out for is our property taxes.

Most negative comments come from competitors, those nitpicking minor issues, or people who haven’t worked with the company at all.

It depends.On the property, the location, purchase price, demand in the location etc.Yes you can make it work but you must do your do diligence and run the numbers.

No matter where you settle upon, your idea to build really comes down to your goals.

MF in the past has been great but that has been challenging in the past year+

@Kenny Smith the data I saw yesterday from Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation says that the front range is losing a few folks and the Western Slope is gaining a few more that your above number so while Colorado is gaining, the front range is losing and the Western Slope is gaining more.