I have an investment property in Cleveland, Ohio that I have considered using as a short term rental compared to having a long-term tenant.

So if you buy distressed and build in some additional equity via the rehab you can cash out when securing the long term debt. 

Good luck

I am interested in good turnkey provider in Jacksonville as well.

If you stay in this game long enough, meaning you get 10+ or 20+ projects under your belt, you my friend will have GC nightmare stories. 

What's the best strategy to get a good fix and flip opportunity in Colorado Denver area?

Unfortunately, a good mentor isn't always easy to find.Think about it.

Like you said time, or trust, or reliability etc...In my case, as I am a real estate agent focused only in investments, i can bring deals, contractor who are investor friendly, good lenders, partnership with other investors i know etc... + those non-tangible things that I mentionedDefinitely!

For example, flippers might prioritize CoC and ROI over long-term metrics like IRR.Ultimately, the key calculations you prioritize will depend on your investment strategy and goals.

Long story short, they recommend a process that basically looks like...Soil scientist --> (septic engineer IF needed) --> site plan --> county approval...We've spoken to a few soil scientists and they all quote 2k-5k to analyze the property for an appropriately sized septic system.