I recommend you go to the source and educate yourself on all the landlord-tenant laws, particularly in an increasingly regulated state like Colorado.Here's a good starting point: https://doh.colorado.gov/landlord-rights-and-responsibilitie...

He claimed that the reason it was so high is because the insurance industry doesn't have "mid-term" insurance, so they use short term insurance policies.

There are meet ups all over the country; i'd recommend a google search of your area to see what pops up. i'd also suggest joining local facebook groups for your area / surrounding areas and ask there.I tend to agree with Stuart here; your first deal should be your own capital here and serve as a proof of concept you can use as an example in moving forward to try and garner money from investors for future deals.Other than bringing a deal to an experienced investor it's unlikely they will want to give capital to someone who hasn't pulled the trigger before.

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@Jimmy LieuIf the property is listed, the commission has already been negotiated between the seller and the listing agent.

While the interior is nice, the first-floor kitchen and bath are original from the 1940s.

Need to get on the Charleston Real Estate Investor Fb page! 

The  tenants are ok and had renter's insurance.During the renovation quotes, asbestos was found and tested. 

I entered criteria into Zillow and then received postings.

Currently most investors Fannie/Freddie, FHA , VA, USDA and most portfolio notes allow up to 6% in RE agent commissions.