Other strategies include... finding a way to split a single family into multiple separate living spaces (The main floor, and basement. or converting a garage, or an existing ADU), Short term rentals (just be careful with city regulations), or furnished mid-term rentals (Travel nurses, or other contract-based workers).

I hired a surveyor to do what is called a Zone Lot Amendment in Denver, CO.

@Prash Manohar Map here indicating the area for Jay Paul Co.'

I know that there is a way for me to buy a property; whether it’s partnering up with someone, having a co-signer, or hard money lender (possibly ?)

I'd like to avoid this if possible, as they are just co-signing to help us out, not as a partner, not getting any of the rental income or tax deductions of having the rental.Wondering if there are any creative ways to get around having your cosigner pay capital gains when we refinance to remove them.

Would you ask for a co-signer (his spouse in this case) in the lease?

For CO detectors its good to get them anyway. 

I am a high school teacher in Colorado and I am always looking to help young people get started in real estate investing or help in any way I can.

Hello,Looking to network with real estate investors in the northern Colorado area (Longmont, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland).

Speak to friends and coworkers that you are starting out and you will be surprised howany already own rentals or have a portfolio.