I budget my renovations with my preferred crew in mind.  

It all depends on your goals and preferences.

@Matt Ziegler A couple of reasons to prefer Dayton over Colorado Springs. 

A single buyer may have a strong preference for your home versus the home directly across the street for lots of incredibly personal reasons.A home in one neighborhood could be the same model from the same builder as another neighborhood.

Prefer someone local, so I can sit down face-to-face and develop a relationship with a real estate savvy person who knows the local market.

It's always preference.

One I co-own with my brother that’s rented(I’d prefer not to involve that one), of the others one is rented and one is being rehabbed. 

Preferences on which platform to use?

@Joe DaigleWhen buying notes it’s always preferred that the original lender has a lenders title insurance policy.

I have preferred brands and makes of these new appliances.