While they are the obvious ones, they are much less impactful to building a solid partnership.

El Paso is a very different animal from the rest of Texas in that there isn't crazy high appreciation here so the rents allow for solid cash flow if that is what you're looking for.

Randy, thanks for your response. 

Real estate's diversification and wealth-building potential make it a solid addition to a balanced portfolio.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Quote from @Chris Mason: They have simulators for heavy equipment operators: bulldozer, backhoe, etc.

Personally, as a buyer I would limit the time frame until I had a solid relationship with the realtor.  

I would definitely take out the equity of your home through other means and keep the solid rental. 

Denver is a strong market with solid appreciation and plenty of opportunities, especially for strategies like house hacking and the BRRRR method.Your plan to start with FHA and house hacking is a great way to get your feet wet.

That was an unusual set of circumstances that was created in response to covid, so it would likely take extenuating circumstances for that to happen again. 

If a tenant has a recent eviction action then it is safe to assume they are not a responsible tenant.