I have experience in construction and rehab projects so would plan on doing a lot of my own work and subcontracting out the rest to save money vs the alternative of hiring a contractor to do the whole project. 

I like the area because you get modest appreciation while still managing some cash flow.

@Garreton SmithI’m no expert in this space but my wife’s family does property management and they have rent stabilized units.

The property management software makes it extremely easy and efficient.

Fix and Flips are different, you are running more of a product based business and needs to be tracked a different way, that one is more of 2 hours a month/flip to make sure we are classifying it correctly and tracking it as a project. 

I am strictly a buy, hold and manage investor as of now. 

As might be the case in a Flip that needs work or similar.I am assuming that it would be OK for me to do normal maintenance on a rental that I would be holding long term - such as mowing, small fix-it projects, etc..

@Heather Szucs - There are plenty of flip opportunities in the Denver Metro area depending on the size of project you are comfortable with.

If you are looking to get financing for your 1st project, I would do the following:1) Find a great deal.

This can be a huge time and cost saver, especially if you’re managing the property remotely or using property management.Energy Efficiency: New buildings are generally more energy-efficient, which can be a selling point for tenants and lower operating costs for you.Builder Warranties: Many new builds come with warranties, providing some peace of mind for unexpected issues within the first few years.3.