Kevin, although his profile says CA, he stated above he actually lives in the area so I think he's got a good handle on it from that perspective.

I think you need to take out the statement "assuming all are equally seasoned and experienced" as I don't believe that is actually possible given their different perspectives, unless you mean each has been in business for a certain amount of time in their own profession.

Ok James (and anyone else new to Denver),Here are some of my perspectives on the Denver REI clubs that I have attended.

Five bedroom barely registers.Plus something unique/value or cool from renter perspective.

Something along the lines of new, fresh, mint, crisp, or build, form, forge, create, any suggestions?

We are brining in a fresh truck load of black mulch today and spreading it out and power washing the house to make it as desirable as possible for the open house.

Awesome perspective.

I am going to take a different perspective for your question...

Hey Chris,Welcome to BP, there is a great forum on the 2% and 50% rules that should help you get perspective on if this is a good deal for you:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/13335-5-rule-and-the-2-ruleThese are just general guidelines but a good way to make sure you play it safe the first time out.

Or request the property be vacant upon closing or your final walk thru to ensure that they are out and you don't have to absorb the cost/time of eviction and are in compliance with the VA loan on moving in.Based on the area in which you are looking to acquire this property, familiarize yourself with the Tenant/ Landlord Act, so that you are in compliance with the laws from a landlord perspective.