Ones buying smaller properties or starting out will ask lots of questions for a smaller return.So the question becomes to try and find the best broker/agent you can for the deal level and stage of your investing career you are at.Just remember if only buying on potential and that potential never materializes then can be a big waste of time.Another benefit to a wealthy broker/agent is they like doing transactions to help clients and for the ART of the deal.

While you have a valid point for DE, CO (where the OP is) does not have SOI discrimination laws (per this pro-tenant publication.)

Remember, mastering real estate is the art of building wealth slowly, so be patient.

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I normally try to buy a property each year.I currently own 6 units, and my own house, and also in the process of buying a 3 units property, hopefully we will close it soon.However, I decided to get into Flipping side of it, has investor friends around me, unless I find an awesome deal on rental side, I only want to focus on flipping since rental side is becoming more time consuming every day.So, I would like to be art of BP community in anyway I can.Let me know if you need help on anything.

Same with arts/culture events.

Your breakdown (and future color map) is going to make great wall art in my home office!

I'm a former journalist in business, tech and fine arts who is currently an Uber driver with real estate investment aspirations.  

This giant metro area features a booming economy with quality job opportunities, shopping, nightlife, arts and entertainment, educational opportunities and more.

@Art Perkitny I can assure you that your first map is misleading.