In addition, what lenders have been best to work with from your experience?

I'll DM you if I come up with any additional questions.Thank you Rachel

I live in Littleton and I'm planning on buying in the west Denver metro and I'm familiar with the area, but additional data points are always helpful.

You can grow your portfolio here in addition to making your first investment.

You will need to supply 2-3 quotes from different General Contractor's or licensed builder for all work.Some things that can occur are builder/vendor issues with lack of inventory, broken material, employee "no shows", date of completed work extensions, bad work, additional costs not factored on blue prints or cost analysis, delayed permits.Keep in mind any delays or issues will slow down your clear to close/funding date.

VA is great for the 100% financing which covers 2-4 units as well and those can be rented in addition to rooms in a primary.Just make sure you shop around for quotes (without letting multiple lenders pull credit). 

I have a good HVAC/plumber and an electrician (that I rarely have to use), in addition to a good carpet cleaner. 

In addition, to be great at being the "Investor Friendly Agent", you need to know investing yourself.

However, I'm seeing SO MANY properties that are zoned as Single Family, yet they have 2 units - either a MIL suite or just an addition that's been built. 

It is not a cake walk and the less you have the smarter and harder you have to be and work.