Sounds like a solid plan.Value to the buyer: provide straight forward numbers/pictures, full transparency, easy to work with, hassle free to work with you, responsive, knowing your numbers, knowing your buyer's numbers, networker, etc.Value to the seller: this is a bit tougher - but basically LISTEN to what their needs are so you can negotiate effectively, do what you say you are going to do, be responsive, know how to build rapport, know your numbers, and be transparent. 

Buy something that fits your strategy, hold high cash reserves for a rainy day and go for a solid "base hit" on your first one.

The areas I like best that are North/west of Denver are: Arvada, Westminster, Erie, Boulder, Sunnyside, and Golden.With your incomes and track record, finding an 80/10/10 lender shouldnt be too hard, 1st bank has some programs, as do a few others - If you need more recommendations just shoot me a PM.I think your plan is solid from what you have told us!  

I am willing to take more risk on commercial if I have solid strategies for improving NOI.

Is that "crazy" or is that a solid investment of time and money?  

Pick a solid B-Class suburban area.

Dealing with a builder during the sale process was tough.... and dealing with them after hasn't been fun either....Hopefully the next time, I'll find a builder who actually cares about what he's building and be a solid collaborator before/during/after the sale....

Hi Mark,It sounds like you've already received a solid base knowledge from a few books you've read! 

Some items are  easy, you can get taxes for every property, get a quote for insurance and that number is solid.

I have a solid deal with a private investor supplying the cash for down payment.The cashflow is around 8.5% Cash on cash.How much money should I be giving him for his 100,000 promissary note / investment ?