Here's a few online sources on the matter:The fact of the matter is, the landlord cannot “double-dip,” collecting full rent from one tenant, who has vacated, and collecting again from the new tenant.From: https://corealestateattorneys.com/breaking-a-colorado-residential-lease/In Colorado, landlords are usually required to mitigate damages if you move out of your rental before the lease is up.

Is it worth it and is it reputable?

Thanks Hi Karolina, I meant to comment on your previous mixed use post, provided 50%+ residential and 85% occupancy should be several reputable lenders that can provide workable terms. 

My agent is from a reputable firm (KW).

We found out the property was broke into at 4 am yesterday and the newer furnace/ac were stolen along with some damage to the hardwood floors and the front door where they pried it open with a crow bar. 

(Question 1)My friends expressed concerns about Steve potential retaliation, maybe in ways that I might not be able to directly identify him for (e.g. causing damage to appliances in the common area and I would have no way of knowing who did it.)

Quote from @Jose Ramirez: I wonder if anyone can give me your feedback on umbrella insurance State Farm called me and told me that I should open a umbrella policy for my rental properties Most umbrella policies don’t cover business pursuits, nor losses from having too low damage coverage.

And you have no risk of evictions and, depending on your management company, you get most of your damages covered even.So I'm wondering if maybe investors just need to see the actual proformas and what these numbers look like with some basic assumptions (i.e. annual rent increases, annual appreciation) to really hit home how good these numbers truly are.   

My best advice would be to to look at quality sponsors that have a track record to back their reputations.

We have had a lot of storms this year so there has been a lot of storm damage to roofs.