Trying to keep it as simple as possible, but cover the important stuff.  

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

You have to really know what you are doing and cover your behind with documentation if you want to try this.3.

I can cover the negative cash flow for the remaining mortgage term and may look at paying it off early.

My other option is to find a renter for 6 months to help cover the payments over the winter.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

But it also comes with more risk in terms of evictions and damages - which you can never collect for.But STRs don't have any issues with evictions and damages are typically covered by the STR insurance or sometimes the Property Management company has its own insurance too.The other thing is that, on average, STRs tend to generate more income than LTRs. 

The idea was to find a property, 4-plex, that would allow me to break even, cover the mortgage, and hold onto it as a long-term investment.However, analyzing the data and really coming to terms with Colorado's market, I’m rethinking my approach.

To start your journey, I always suggest looking into a property that you can rent out to cover your mortgage payments and start cash-flowing.