Here are key pitfalls to avoid:🛑 Over-reliance on relationshipsKnowing someone personally doesn't mean you know their financial stability.

As part of due diligence , what should I be asking to the developer, what are the potential pitfalls and how do I protect my investment ?

Also any pitfalls that are unique to the pueblo market?

We are aware of the obvious pitfalls of the MLS, but it was a place to start.

Congrats on getting that first house sold for a profit, even if your intention wasn't to flip the house, you were able to gain some real hands on experience and learn the benefits, and pit falls of REI.  

companies/individuals who do this and what are the pitfalls that i should avoid to check if they are not scamming.

Want to avoid potential pitfalls in the overall journey before you even get started.2 - love the idea of water falling all your profits and cash flow into future purchases and down payments.  

I have gathered there are lot of pitfalls doing these in Texas.

There are many pitfalls of creating leases with specific damage provisions.

What other pitfalls are created, if Marcus agrees that this is investment property?