I plan to get my RE License as well because this is a direction I want to go down for a career. 

DSCR is available for an LLC to use for purchase and cash out refis as long as you never plan to occupy the property yourself.

At a minimum, having viable plans in place for development will make these lots more marketable and valuable to potential builders when we have conversations. 

Your story proves that being in the game creates opportunities you can’t plan for.

Fell into a short term vacation property and can't wait to do more investments!

The townhouse we are looking at has a Certificate of No Harassment in place, open violations and a vacate order.

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.

My tenant is vacating the property this week and I am wondering whether to list it for rent immediately or to wait for March/April when whether may not be as cold?

Sometimes the tenants plan on paying a month's rent at two places to allow a less-hectic move. 

What do you plan on doing with the puppies (once they are old enough to rehome-ie 6-8 weeks old)?