Make sure you have smoke and CO detectors in appropriate places, GFCI outlets near water, functioning mechanicals, make sure everything is in good condition and you shouldn't have a problem.

I am unsure my co-sign will be any assistance on an OO purchase.  

We only learned this meeting with the towns assistant commissioner of planning who was a co-worker of my wife who worked in city planning for a while.

She co-owns other cash flowing rental with me that she paid her 20% deposit on.

There are a lot of Denver investors who should be able to weigh in directly here.

Your bio says "Denver" but that could mean a lot of things and there are significantly different rules on renting out your property whether you're in Arvada, Westminster, Aurora, Denver proper, etc, etc.

Sorry for everyone who is having bad experiences with Clayton and Co.

Ask local materials distributors which contractors pay their billing on time, and who order materials consistently.Go to some local REI meetups and ask for referrals.Look at local jobsite and take note of truck signage.Of course verify their licensing, here's a link https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/contractors/hiring-a-co...

To fund additional investments, consider side income, creative financing or creating a timeline with your co-owner for converting property B into a rental to generate cash flow.

Consider creative approaches like short-term rentals, ADUs, or co-living spaces that maximize income in limited spaces.