It's gonna be cheaper but you've got to know how to cook & then you need to clean up when you're done.

Bust out a window, kick down a door, really anything is cheaper than just letting it sit because the door won't unlock. 

I do construction work and buy straight from manufactures, would it make sense for me to buy through homedepot if I can get it cheaper elsewhere. 

You would know what your friend is looking for and if a SFR with a Mother-in-law basement meets their criteria and is cheaper than a Duplex then go for it. 

I agree it being expensive, I've checked the comps and seen better mhp for cheaper....

A company in my area that typically purchases, fixes, and manages commercial properties in cheaper markets is planning to assist in the build and sale of a tract of townhomes in southern California. 

If you do it becomes one sale and one exchange which is a little cheaper. 

When compared to California prices...everything’s cheaper.

As others have mentioned, you could bring in partners for the down payment cash, or, since you think you can pick this building up for a bit cheaper than advertised, do you know what it's actually worth?

I am also looking at Pueblo, CO because it's only about a 2/2.5 hour drive from me but waaayy cheaper than Denver.