They normally charge a customer the walk in price, and pocket the savings they get from their relationship w/ the supply store.I think we are the #1 customer at our markets Home Depot.   

Try to establish a friendly relationship and get a feel for the guy yourself.

I heard somewhere that fear is just the reminder to pay attention.Nobody fully understands this guyReal estate investing is a business like any other business with capital needed, inventory, relationships to nurture etc

Who I'm looking for primarily to build relationships with:Real Estate AgentsReal Estate InvestorsHomebuildersLendersContractorsLooking to hearing from you and setting up some meetings for the next few weeks.

They don’t need my money they are just doing this to be kind and we have a good relationship.

there really are no magic tips. the only thing you can do is (yes the love letter) and try to clean up the terms - short inspection and loan contingencies. have strong relationship with their lender and see if the lender would be willing, if necessary to talk with the listing agent to address any concerns the listing agent has regarding financing.i have a new listing that needed some sprucing - i went to target and bought some things (which I will return) to tart up the bathrooms, kitchen and living room - plants, kitchen stuff, towels, pillows for the couch, etc...

I wouldn't give up on Denver entirely since you live here and it is easier to manage than any out of state market (unless you have strong relationships in those markets).

The best investors over the long haul of a career in the investment game have premier relationship-building skills and are not just focused on the deal in front of them.

If the relationship goes south, they can use it to antagonize you.2) We had a couple tenants who decided to quit paying rent during the eviction moratorium.

Have you worked to build relationships with brokers, sellers, etc?