Focus on the human aspect as well as the legal side.Have you tried connecting with local landlord associations or zoning consultants in Denver?

You'll see your reviews in the main body (both yours as a guest and as a host).

Yes we were successful winning bidding wars 3 months ago using the family postcard technique;) Basically, we added a cute picture of our family along with our offers (which were based on conventional financing) and our “humanity” made us win over the cash offers.

City Council/County Commissioners officially make all of the deals PC is just a recommendation body of local residents appointed by CC.

In one of the 3 fundamental human needs (food, water, shelter).

Human empathy?

Some contractors may rip people off but flippers, investors, home owners, human being in general are all possible of ripping someone off in a form of no payment.

@Monica Gonzaleztools are OK but what you need is a network of humans. 

@Michael Plaks When there's uncertainty, there's an element of human nature that loves to be provided with certitude.

I definitely am leaning toward the first application being the one for me, and I appreciate the advice to make sure it is a good tenant in addition to just being a flesh and bones human who (might) pay me the rent on time.One of the advices I read above was to be a bit less discerning perhaps and get someone in the door for 6 months at a reduced rate, and then find my golden tenant in the summer.