But most, simply hire fee based management companies.  

If you try to buy for cash flow in 3-5 years while still getting a property you like, you're going to go into analysis paralysis and will likely find yourself second guessing every property to the point where you won't be able to take action on anything.In my opinion, the Denver market simply cannot continue on as it has been.  

In that case I don't go back and forth, I simply tell them they can have a refund for unused nights if they leave immediately. 

However, if ego dictates to upgrade the photos, you simply create a Zillow account, put it as "For Sale By Owner" for a price higher than it would sell for, upload the desired photos, wait about a week and then cancel the FSBO.

I bought simply safe to help detour and catch anyone breaking in.  

You might want to consider the costs and work of simply selling and acquiring new property.

An architect will be able to answer those questions and perhaps be able to identify other physical and economic obstacles that won't arise when merely approaching this through the lens of whether you can obtain a zoning permit.

My journey in real estate began several years ago, driven by a passion for helping individuals find their dream homes and making sound investment decisions.I specialize in residential properties, focusing on both buying and selling, as well as identifying lucrative investment opportunities.

Just like you said with most real estate agents as well - many are incredibly lazy, unfocused, or just simply have no idea what they are actually doing.

Most lenders will try to steer you away simply because they don’t know how to do them.