The best thing that you can do is attend any local networking events.

Both areas have a strong history and other than some catastrophic event there is nothing in the foreseeable future that would change that.You also seem to be wary of Vegas long term. 

@Ana Nomys   Would not want to be an apartment owner or buy and hold investor in that area right now.You could have a mini GFC event with rents imploding

You can meet some of them by attending local events. 

Get or give a digital copy to/from the other party once the document is returned with it's stamp. 

Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have.  

I've got the experience, and potentially an equity partner, but I need some help navigating the Greeley, Colorado Market, or event he Fort Collins area. 

@Justin Silverio has an event coming up which is free to attend, and he's always looking for wholesalers as an aside, so he'll jump in and invite you, I'm sure.

I can tell you I would never accept our contingencies from another buyer which include: - Due diligence starts at receipt of bank approval letter- Earnest money due within 7-10 days of receipt of bank approval letter- EM held by our attorney who also must close the transaction (difficult when another attorney is handling the short negotiations but there are ways to structure it where they still get paid and our attorney closes it)- Property is vacant at least 24 hours prior to closingThese contingencies help protect our earnest money in the event values during the time it takes to get approval.  

I know your concern is that you could potentially get one approved and not have the funds to close it but if you structure your contract right you can cover yourself in this event.