I'd bet that for the last 50 years, investors looking at Boulder have felt it was unaffordable, and that the numbers don't work for investors.

I suppose Building Science is not a subject of much discussion on this platform...

Hey Elijah, Utilizing MLS access for comps is the most reliable method, but if it's not available, you can still utilize the parameters Jonathan mentioned on other platforms like Zillow, Propstream, and Batchleads.

Where/what platform do my fellow investors like to acquire alternate assets?

If you are looking for cash flow typically multiple unit properties are going to be your best bet but might require a little more work up front and there are not a lot of them around the area to scoop up right now.

@Natalia Davis I believe Zelle and Venmo and such platforms now have to keep track of payments beyond $600.

Avail, Apartments.com, Buildium, RentRedi, and several other platforms allow you to make leases that can be signed online electronically and also will then collect rent through their portal. 

You can find reliable lease agreement templates through legal platforms like Rocket Lawyer or LawDepot.

Are you betting on appreciation in your investment strategy?

Crexi Pro has added features to their platform and the data is getting better, but it's no Costar yet.