Our rental market is extremely tight with little availability which is driving rents higher.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

Honestly since I'm still extremely new, I am trying to figure that out.

I understand you're a realtor, but this sounds like an extremely niche property.

Some extremely large national management companies that are very well respected specialize in these properties.

i am trying to BRRRR which is also extremely tough. 

S8 tenants (not bad but price is extremely high for S8 type tenants), house looks rough according to you, absurdly low taxes.

Not only was the networking extremely valuable in pushing me forward, but I can honestly say after attending numerous conferences (like you!) 

I'd also suspect that as an owner-occupant, one might be able to skirt strict STR laws, and rent out a primary in an extremely in-demand market, especially in the near-term (think collecting huge fees seasonally around CU football games the next few years). 

And we both work extremely hard for each other, and make no excuses.When you are vetting a partner, ask yourself What value am I going to bring to this partnership?