But would like to get some insight and details about that market as I live in the Denver area and will be long-distance investing. 

If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

Read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.

Even with a well-maintained home, routine issues can pop up unexpectedly, and it might be challenging to coordinate repairs or address tenant concerns from a distance, especially if there's a significant time difference.While the 7% to 10% fee for a property manager can seem like an unnecessary expense, it can provide peace of mind, especially if you won't be readily available.

Appreciate the feedback, building from a distance does appear to be a challenge!  

Long distance BRRRR You sound like the perfect candidate for the book on long distance investing

Also, any other tips on buying long distance investment property are appreciated!

If I decide it's worth investing in, I will crunch the numbers in more detail and do more research.I recommend reading "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene to learn how to invest in other markets.

I value my freedom and time with my family, and I can't keep commuting 5+ hours a day - I'm not in my 20s anymore.

Hey @Jay Ritchie - From our experience here in Chicago, we typically see new water/sewer lines range in cost from $16-24k depending on the depth of the trench, distance from the street to house, and just different contractors.What area of the city are you in?