If said Colorado mountain town is anything like around these parts, another tourist-driven area, you're not buying much for less than a million dollars. Rentals

If said Colorado mountain town is anything like around these parts, another tourist-driven area, you're not buying much for less than a million dollars. Rentals are rare and scooped up immediately when one does come onto the market. Not even a software engineer's salary is going to find you a place to live unless you are coming with a bunch of built-up capital already. Businesses having housing stock available for rent allows workers to move into town. Without that you'll just get a "I'd love to take this job but I can't find anywhere to live. Sorry."