https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...and why not stay local and BRRRR in Colorado where you can be hands-on?

If it's too much you can always move your business to small local banks / credit unions but there is another price to be paid.

Marketed the property for $179,000 and went under contract and closed for $186,000.

And it works in any real estate market depending on your needs.  

Also looking to JV with other local investors, but again need the funds on hand at the auction.

If you cannot find what you’re looking for in your market and you don’t want to invest too far, consider pivoting to a single family home.

Gastonia is actually the primary market I work in with all of my investors and with the revitalization plans for the city I am quite bullish on the Gastonia market.

Hey BiggerPockets Community,I’ve been working with off-market properties in the Nashville area and have come across some intriguing opportunities with strong ROI potential.

Unlike the stock market, you can also use leverage, which could significantly increase your ROI.The bottom line is that you can get better returns investing in alternatives (real estate or otherwise) and more control investing in real estate (you have zero control over the stock market).

What challenges are you facing in finding a solid fix-and-flip deal in the Denver area? Any tips on how to secure a deal quickly?