I get all kinds of ridiculous prices, that honestly some of those quotes have pushed me into DIY and in part, “I am grateful to them for that” because I have since learned a lot, but I do wish that at times, contractors would look past gender and even race before spitting out ridiculous prices.Secondly:Lack of follow-up.Not sure if it is just Denver, or if others are experiencing the same problem.Met with a contractor for come work needed on a property that I am purchasing.Seller will finance some of the repairs.Need contractor to provide a written quote.Bad enough we are having some language issues as he speaks Spanish, I don’t so communication is via google translate (oh boy).He came highly recommended, so I am trying to hang in there, but only for so long.Still waiting on him to send me the written quote.Sent out a reminder this evening asking him to provide by tomorrow or at least let me know if I should move on to find someone else.I really cannot understand what is happening with contractors in the Denver Metro Area.Perhaps they just have way too much business that if your project appears too small, then they will relax on responses?

Wifey suggested to just go home and relax on Sunday. 

They are also looking at buying up to 4 properties in 2018 for up to 10 million each.I tend to agree about apartment buildings in that tenants often work minimum wage or lower tier type jobs and are exhausted on the weekends and want to relax with friends and family.

I understand it will require a leap of faith on your part but [look into his eyes here from half a foot distance, and grab his shoulder and rub it uncomfortably and squeeze his muscle tightly and say] if you stick with me, I promise you I will become a relentless force in the investing world and we WILL make money.. ... while for the next 4 seconds (FOUR, not 3, not 5, but 4) you keep staring into his eyes (from half a foot apart), noses almost touching.It worked for me Do this.

A project style property with no amenities or a place your family can relax and call home. 

It is truly remarkable the amount of frugal muscles I have developed.Thank you too @Mindy Jensen for having guests and helping spread the word of financial independence.Not all heroes wear capes, some have podcasts! 

To relax, to learn, and to grow.And what do you recommend?

Their requirements are a little bit more relaxed than banks, and they don't require things like pay stubs, DTI, etc.

I understand that depending on the situation the VA loan may/may not be ideal, but I think borrowing against the TSP the payback rules are relaxed when it's for a primary residence (between 5 and 15 years for payback).

For me, having seen the short term regulations with Vancouver and Toronto, I had a hunch that out-of-country capital would move east, but at a more relaxed pace.