buying a property on market is an option of course  but just trying to find the best deal possible.

Since we purchased it, we brought power back to the property currently set up as 2 RV hookups and additional outlets on a backer board (for a total of 200-amp service), had an RV pad and driveway put in, and had the developed year-round spring well brought back online - there will be a pump house built near the backer board this Spring (1st photo).

But, your payment can still be lower on an IO even with a slightly higher rate due to the simple interest calculation. and sure, you can get them without any points/buy down but the rate will of course be higher then if you did pay points. and details matter, so as for quotes the reality is to get a real quote, you are likely going to have to give someone the actual details or you are just getting a thumb in the air quote. 

But of course, living in Pueblo would present issues commuting to work and also, from what I've seen and read about, possesses less potential for growth, has higher crime, and will demand lower rents.I'd love to get a MFH  but they're prohibitively expensive in CS and I don't want to get over-leveraged for one, assuming I could even qualify. 

Use online resources, public records, satellite imagery, and neighborhood data to assess the property's potential.

WE deal with this all the time of course selling our new construction homes..

Resources such as books, online courses, and real estate seminars can provide valuable insights.Step 2: Define Your Investment GoalsIdentify what you hope to achieve through real estate investing.

I'm of course bias, but I grew up in NorCal, went to school in SoCal, and ended up in Reno, NV to invest. 

Jurisdiction ignored the letter and continues to collect school impact fees (of course they do not call it impact fee).  

Example:  Listing on line within 2 days, a professional sign within a week (the kind you dig holes in the ground for), an updated list of contacts they have reached out to.