Newbie on the BiggerPockets team here and I had a quick question about the Denver market.First: A little background on my Real Estate Investing Strategy:I originally planned to get started with a buy and hold strategy, using the "How to Hack Your Housing and Live for Free" strategy Brandon suggests here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/11/02...BUT, after looking around it seems that deals in Denver are few and far between on these types of properties, especially in the area that I want to live in.Here's my question - should I change up my strategy and go for a fix and flip?

I also recommend multi-family if you're planning to live in the property and want to cash flow better.I'm also an IT consultant working in downtown Seattle with an educational background in business and computer science.  

I have a background in construction, but am currently working in a cubicle.  

That assigning any contract I have is perfectly legal and not "providing brokerage services" In the example above I have neither broken the law in technicality nor have I broken the intent of the law.

Individuals looking for returns on their personal assets (with or without real estate background) and institutional hard money that a broker loans for an investor or a pool.The latter usually have predetermined products which the loan must conform to (i.e. 65% LTV of the lesser of purchase or appraised value) and are brokered through mortgage lenders to conform to securities regulations.You should be looking for a smaller private lender for your situation.  

Do a thorough background check.2.

There are stringent background checks etc. 

My background is in marketing.

The Big Daddy's lunch really is great - there is a wide mix of backgrounds (investors, wholesalers, developers, title guys, money guys, and even a self-described organic lady who does almost all of the above) and it is always packed, so get there on time for sure.

That said, I did have a significant background in construction management and a real estate license at the time which opened doors.Getting a RE license is a great first step, it sets you apart from the other students...