I worked my tail off to present them and show my numbers and 15 minutes later they were in the garbage can.  

This strategy allows you to be flexible to keep buying properties as the opportunities present themselves.

Which might not help you too much.If you go just a little farther east you will find some other markets that present a great ROI.

I have the chance with my day job to go to 1/4 time May-July which presents me a perfect opportunity to sweat equity into a remodel, and hire out still over half of it.  

I would just say that **** just happens in the future you do not expect and be prepared for whatever happens.Forget about the past and just think about the present and base your decisions on the present and you know what will likely happen in the future.  

Here are my takes on some of the issues presented here:Airbnb lawsHere in Denver (and neighboring Aurora), the city's new Airbnb law allows short-term rentals ONLY in your primary residence.

I'll take your advice and study up on it myself, so that when the opportunity presents itself I'll be able to talk about it intelligently.

For example, if can get a good deal on a piece of property that doesn't require much work and it pencils out presently and historically with good microeconomics then I am there.

I feel that if I find the right deal and present it too him that would be good enough.  

This is because the loan will only be for 70 - 80% LTV.In your present property that is not a problem because you are not planning on 100% cash back.