Hey TylerI'd say it's important to weigh the risks and rewards when considering a house hack, especially in a market like Denver.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: It's like first responders: people don't really care about what they do until they need them. 

Seems like the Roth is the way to go - I want to choose the right partner!

Seems like your only option is to save up cash.

I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 

I would like software that will grow with us.   

But Focal is making more money than my kmart headphones.I would like to go into real estate on a focal level.So the question is: which niche market has the highest returns in real estate?

What if I like a banker but another bank is offering better terms on the first couple deals? 

•Instead of transferring the title, consider using strong landlord insurance, an umbrella policy, or a land trust (with your LLC as the beneficiary) for added liability protection.Your FHA Loan Potential for Another Property•Since your first home is already a rental but was likely purchased with an FHA loan, you may still be eligible for another FHA loan—but only if you meet one of these conditions:•You relocate at least 100 miles away from your current home.

Most likely galvanized pipes.