For example, create more natural light on the interior or develop a better drainage system to move water away from the home. 

My recommendation is to develop a solid budget that will allow you to send at least 2000 mailers every 4-6 weeks to the same audience for at least seven consecutive mailings.

Great first step to learning and investing.Consider developing your profile a bit, it helps other get to know you.Other tips, I highly recommend BP's Ultimate Beginner's Guide, it helps to form a general foundation in the industry.

@Ned Carey, and @Dave Meadows - yeah avl has game. we saw pretty ridiculous appreciation in our neighborhood, like 30% over last 3 years. such little inventory as well. the influx of breweries and the long term development plan for the river corridor / river arts district is so promising. all we need is a surf / kayak wave (manmade whitewater feature) right in the middle of town, and we'll be on the next level!

I would recommend you put your experience to work and develop a basic plan of where you'll work, what your flip criteria is, develop your presentation to the lenders, and develop a simple marketing plan.  

Out of state has it's challenges too, but we have developed a good team of partners on the ground who are our eyes and ears there. 

The areas of north Denver that you are looking were mostly planned developments which likely didn't leave as much infill of other types of zoning.  

Howdy all,I'm an intern architect (starting the ARE tests this month) that is interested in RE development and investment.

Sometimes you need to help someone develop a property they know of. 

I'm in local marketing now with a background in lead generation and web development so if you need any website help just let me know!