For much of the country and major Florida metros, they are surprised how inexpensive many parts of the area are (not including Naples and Marco Island).

If you are not tied down to family then you can go anywhere in the country.

Zoning cases are handled differently in jurisdictions around the country.

great points.. and its what really makes working all over the country interesting.. especially when it comes to title work as you described.. not sure how you folks close in CO  Attorney or Title company.. but in Attorney states your not getting title pulled and committed to in any short period of time. you would think though that if the OP has a pipeline to a great wholesaler in your area that wholesaler takes on the duty of checking title. when I was doing foreclosure rescue in ORegon and Washington ( before it became illegal) we closed many a deal within 24 hours. and or same day.. but of course we took them with whatever hair we had on them and took the risk.. got burnt a few times. but our title plants and our customer service here in our area is over the top good..

I think most parts of the country have similar tools, but it may be local, rather than a single nationwide source.

I live in just about the cheapest real estate market in the country and chances are prices will never be better than they are right now in my lifetime. 

Does the 50% rule apply to me, or am I at 60% because of the additional cost incurred through traveling from out of country?  

I think sites are crazy for doing underwriting on deals all over the country.  

Nope, Gold Country.

In order to properly service and maintain their utilities all clients throughtout San Diego and Orange Country must comply with SDG&E access requirements.