The closest areas I know investors are in are Philadelphia and Connecticut.

@Luke JohnstonIts kind of like buying steak.

The closest I'm investing is Cleveland and it seems to be a solid B-D class property market.If you haven't I'd recommend reading a couple of @Brandon Turner and @David Greene's books.

Closest being about 3 hours away in the central valley part of the state. 

Like steak and hamburgers and hamburger steaks?

Wake up and have an Denver omelette and some juice.Hit the computer, go online and check news, and forums (like this one).Handle any alligator problems that have popped up. 10 am Check calendar and handle any phone or emails that need it.Work on whatever is scheduled for that day.12 noon Lunch Steak and salad.Work on whatever is scheduled for that day.6pm Dinner - menu varies9pm Stop work7 days a week 

I have had a bank come up $50k on an appraisal (similar overall market price), because they used comps that were of lower quality, lower rent, didn't include the closest comp in size and rehab due to it selling just outside the window they pulled, etc.

Your goal, as you mentioned, is finding the closest thing to your exact property, but that is never possible. 

Account Closed  Best method I have ever seen.... closest major intersection or road with traffic to the property, if you can find a place (property owner/parking lot) to park your car for the day. 

They are closest to the park.