Awesome that you are already on the track to figuring out a strategy.

You only need a place to track tenant information, payment history, maintenance, etc.

If you track listings a full lap around the calendar, you get a real idea of the revenue comps in an area.

I still need a way to track each tenant’s water usage, so I’m considering the Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor.

@Melissa D.You're on the right track by narrowing down your market and strategy while staying open to both house hacking in Denver and long-distance investing.

A lot of it has to do with how you advertise, your ammenities and features, and your track record.

In those cases where a tenant suffered a minor setback and is back on track, if they are scheduled for a hearing before they're evicted they will often pay before that or when they see the notice on the door, but only if you file relatively soon.It really is good screening and filing quickly and consistently that minimize nasty non-payment issues in just about any kind of market. 

well, for starters, you might want to change your picture to something that cannot track you.

What skills, experience, or track record do you think are essential to successfully and responsibly raise money from others?

@Keith Angell I'd say you are on the right track with the HELOC.