I gave up on playing games with the sharks swimming around the Denver Metro.

Sorry it’s part of the game.

@Arturo Borges Not too many flippers in the high-end flip game.

My question is how can I add value to these more established investors that don’t “need” to invest.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

@Shanae Williams have a game plan for your rehab timeline and exit strategy and follow it strictly.A lot of people buy their first house as an "eventual investment property," get comfortable, end up staying there for years and never make it a rental property like they initially intended.Great idea if executed properly.

The point is, I know the area well and I'm already 1 or 2 degrees away from the most valuable players in the game here. 

@Kiley Nakamura Unless your LLC has an established history, a lender is not going to be willing to underwrite in LLC name.

I would recommend end game being a MFR buy and hold for both.

That was going to be  my game plan...let the expectations be known and treat him like any other tenant both when screening and if they end up agreeing/signing a lease.