What aspect of real estate are you digging into?

What you will have is an RE that is cash flow negative that is unlikely to experience significant appreciation.  

Aside from that, it sounds like my operation is quite a bit smaller than what you and your network operate with, but properties that are wholesaled are usually all cash or hard money, so the initial funding aspect usually isn't a roadblock.

Teak REI is more about appreciation and value add versus cash flow which is primarily negative until the harvest period.Are teak plantations a good investment?  

Focus on the human aspect as well as the legal side.Have you tried connecting with local landlord associations or zoning consultants in Denver?

Point is, (a) it's all but impossible for the investment to go to $0 and (b) you have direct, impactful CONTROL of outcome. 2nd: Back to the CONTROL aspect.

Institutional lenders will look at your non/short employement as a negative. 

somebody need to research that aspect first before commiting to investment.

It's not as if I allow my tenants to violate all aspects of their lease agreement. 

That adjustment helped him plan better for future deals.Lastly, don’t underestimate the psychological aspect of leveraging retirement funds.