We still see postive cash flowing deals here and lots of appreciation potential.

Lesson two: The Polytech area has a lot of potential but requires careful planning for the scope of work.

Lesson two: The Polytech area has a lot of potential but requires careful planning for the scope of work.

I once ran across a hot tub where the customer mentioned it tingled when they were getting in it .

Denver has a lot of older properties with value-add potential—small upgrades like fresh paint, updated kitchens, or even just better landscaping can make a big difference in forcing appreciation.

This can lower your tax bracket potentially and you earn interest on the income you would have normally paid Uncle Sam.10) At the close of escrow, move funds outside of the taxable estate to avoid the 40% estate tax on amounts over $11M single or $22M married couple.

If you pay two years' worth of property taxes in 2025 (January and December), both payments are deductible on your 2025 return, potentially reducing your taxable rental income significantly.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Also, setting up an S-Corp could potentially save you on self-employment taxes, but I’d suggest chatting with a CPA to weigh the pros and cons based on your income. 

I found your post while looking for my own info about doing a potential rezone that would allow for future development in Denver.