Rachel Gainsbrugh is one of the most knowledgeable people in this space and she offers coaching on marketing to insurance placement companies.

You can then GC the project yourself and let them help be eyes and ears and offer you the speed to get the projects done on time.As for financing, I had great success using a commercial loan product with a small community bank.

@Randall Ayers  It doesn't matter where the lender is located, as long as they can offer that type of loan in Colorado.

This may be challenging with both of you in full-time W2 jobs, but worth considering if one of you can transition to real estate part-time.Alternatively, the Short-Term Rental (STR) loophole offers another path.

As a company we are considering a third party that offers virtual/face time walk thru's where human engagement occurs from the first phone call, until 11pm, weekends, holidays included- where the prospective tenant is loosely (virtually) tethered all the way through showings, feedback, follow ups and ultimately application process.

He offered to sell or just add me on to title and take over the loan.

My only possible out would be to offer the home as an fha assumable loan, that would help sell it. 

What if I hire a new agent next week and this buyer comes back to make another offer?

Other states would be more costly, offer less protection, and would require a “riskier” strategy. 

If your place is uninhabitable, tenants can end the lease or withhold rent until it’s livable, but I like to keep things friendly by offering a temporary rent reduction or helping them find a short-term solution.