All Forum Posts by: Jason Breton

Hi all - Looking to get my property in Denver rezoned to allow for a duplex. Currently the lot is too small within the current U-TU-B zoning. Thinking G-RH-3 could be the best possibility. 

Anyone have experience with this? Looking for some guidance to better my chances of success. 

Thank you! 

@George W. Good perspective. Appreciate it. I’ve fell into the trap of telling contractors that I used to be in construction and it seems to change the relationship. To your point, less is more. I will keep that top of mind as I continue to talk to more people.

@Maurice D. Thanks for that. I worked in construction for years and transitioned away about 8 years ago. I’ve forgot all the misery that can come with managing a project and I think your right it’s not something I want to do over the long haul.

@Fouad Hayek Good advice. Have you been able to find good contractors? I’ve spent years in CO talking to contractors and getting work done, but have had awful experiences. I’ll keep workin at it. At what point do you just take on the role of GC, as well. That honestly seems like an easier way to form a solid team. Obviously more time and energy, but potentially lower risk and better project controls.

I’m in the Denver metro market and am considering testing my hand at flipping a house.

We recently had a contractor walk our primary for renovations and he’s 9 months out. Seems to be “normal.” There’s a property I have in mind in Jefferson County and before approaching the owner and making an offer I need to figure out how to find reliable contractors to perform the work in a timely manner. How are investors handling this? Any contractors out there looking for work? Love to connect.

@Collin Hays Agree that the code is the code and likely available online but calling the county will help piece together a solid investment rationale. You don’t trust Suzy!? 

@Corey Gilroy When in doubt pick up the phone and call the county. You will eventually get to the right person. Might take several transfers and dead ends but you’ll get an answer. I also second others that have mentioned just Googling “XYZ county short term rental regulations.” And I believe Airbnb tracks this and has some info on their website. Good luck!

@Steve K. $35k! Wow, that's insane. I've read a little about the Boulder county STR regulation. Seems like it was only available in the unincorporated part of the city and has to be your primary. Did I get that right?

@James Carlson Be curious to learn more about Conifer and Evergreen for STR. Anyone had luck there?

@Steve K. Thanks for the feedback. I actually converted one of the units in my place from furnished medium term to long term. Was getting so much more interest long term and was able to get the same rate. I was using Furnished Finder and FB to market. Where do you market your MTRs?