I would then interview a few and make a choice as to what one to move forward with.

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At the end of the day, experience truly is the best teacher.Looking forward to learning and growing from this journey!

There is so much to learn and I look forward to connecting with this group to learn all I can.  

Fast forward to today in January 2025:Mayor Johnston of Denver, who has now been in office about 1.5 years, announced that the city had completed a deal with Westside Investment Partners to essentially trade this 155-acre plot in the middle of the city, for a 145-acre plot that the city owned near the Denver International Airport. 

Thanks in advance, look forward to being a part of the BiggerPockets community.

I look forward to engaging with all of you and contributing to our shared journey in the real estate market.

However, he asked me to sign a one-year Exclusive Right to Represent agreement, as presented to him by his brokerage.His interpretation is that it applies only when he materially assists me, but I think the boilerplate brokerage language he was given reads much more broadly:"If during the term of this Agreement Buyer enters into a contract for the purchase of Property through the services or efforts of the Broker or Buyer’s Brokerage Firm, or by or through any other persons during the term of this Agreement" (emphasis mine).My concern is that, under my interpretation, if a fellow real estate investor wants to unload a property or if I get pointed to an opportunity by a former agent, colleague, or friend, this agreement could create an obstacle to moving forward with the deal.In the end, I didn’t sign.

Once you have those answers and find out how Airbnb would penalize canceled bookings...that alone is huge deciding factor for some old/new STR homeowners....you can move forward with the best answers that would help you meet your 12-month goals! 

The police report will be enough to move forward.