I was even offered to work 3 days a week; I said no, so that every part of me not only wants, but NEEDS to dominate and be creative thinking of new ways to do things on a daily basis.

You can be creative about how you 'pay yourself' and transfer money from your business account to your personal accounts, but make sure there is a clean separation between the two.  

ARV = $125k-135k-though a home (4/2) 1100 sq ft two blocks away just sold for $170k.Rehab = $35k-$40k adding 2nd bathroom.Based on numbers, $60k is cutting it pretty close.What are some creative terms you would put on offer to stand out to the REO bank?

There are lots of creative ways to find financing and money, so many educate yourself on that portion of the equation first.

Also if there are some creative strategies people are using, I'd be interested in knowing what you guys are doing.

I've started looking into some of the creative financing options such as USDA loans, owner finance and Hard money loans.

Property rarely cash flows, unless you explore creative options to put tenants in place.

You could also check out Brandon Turner's book about creative financing.

Chan RaghunathCo-Founder & Operating Partner, CR Creative Finance LLC

All that to say if you are willing to hustle a little bit, be creative, cash flow is very possible in Colorado Springs.