Then I'd look to a valuation that is similar to a home plus accessory unit, or combine an average cost per unit for something similar to townhomes.  

So I became obsessed with rental producing properties...When we were looking for a long term home for our family in 2010, I stubbornly insisted that we focus on duplexes or single family homes with accessory apartments.Single families with accessories was specifically what I wanted to target because of the lending programs that allow only 5% down as opposed to 20-25% down.We found this home in Essex Junction.  

I'd recommend looking into the SFR's with accessory apartments.  

@Troy Sheets Well, the cottage is permitted as an accessory structure, not a dwelling.

There's value to all of it as an accessory to your core nature of being a dedicated investor.

This will have less competition from normal home owners and flippers because it just won't command top dollar if it's next to an apartment complex already.Buy a single family home with an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) and rent it out for short-term rentals on AirBnB (or similar).

Hi Max, One thing you could consider is buying a SFH and adding an accessory dwelling unit to the back of it.

You will have to go out and visit your properties even if you have good management and those costs can really take a chunk out of your cashflow when it's just a property or two.Yes Denver is tough right now, but you might consider another condo (maybe turn your current one into a full rental and do another owner occupied loan to keep your out of pocket costs down) A house with an accessory unit that you could rent out might be practical.

Look for strong, experienced players that can add value in coveted submarkets w/n the strongest overall markets and can ride out downturns when they arise. 

First, you should get an itemized list of furniture and accessories from the staging company, along with a replacement cost for each item.