Over time, you can get google updates on deals that are trading and the articles will show you the active brokers in that area.

Denver seems to be moving North with the building of the World Trade Center in RiNo, the "Big Dig" putting I-70 underground, etc.  

Considering the place is likely a full gut to the studs rehab dump, which is making them no money whatsoever the past 6 years and is costing them a large tax bill they obviously do not value the place that much if it has gone this long uninhabited. 

I’m very green (just bought my first house hack reno 4mo algo) but I’m more than willing to trade my time to help you any way I can (virtual admin work, bird dog, etc) in return for know-how.

No trading the little mutt for a yeti etc

I guess part of how I look at it is if you took time to research stocks or other investment, go online and make trades, and keep track of the corresponding paperwork.

I currently work a part-time job, invest in the stock market (options trading) for growth and income towards my first property downpayment, am studying for my Real Estate License, I also read books related to self-growth and Real Estate Investing, and do some extracurricular activities on the side.

Again, if the deal is insanely good, I would still consider it, but keep in mind what you are trading off by not raising the same amount of capital for a single property deal.

Unfortunately the Father had a divorce, and the son got the business, and the Father focused on another trade.

@Todd PowellMight be an opportunity as long as you meet the two prong test: 750 hours in a real property trades or businesses in which you materially participate and have at least 5% equity, and more than half of your total personal services go to said real property trades or businesses.