Is that doable without getting into trouble?

I also do not want to get in any legal troubles for discrimination.Regards,Neil 

As you can imagine, I am looking to start my real estate investment career in a different market since Denver, CO isn't known for its ability to churn out countless rental properties that produce positive cash flow.

With no income producing building, there is nothing you can do.However, if the gas station was 'in service' (i.e. - had a tenant and paying rent), then it later went 'out-of-service' - even if only a few months - then you could do cost segregation on it.

If it won't produce optimal return until sometime in the future I feel that it's still a win. 

It's asking for trouble if done wrong.

Why are you having such trouble communicating when you should be running into them coming and going because they live in the same home as you do?!?

There were definitely some anxiety producing moments, so having an experienced partner is the only reason I was able to pull it off.

If you don't file a joint tax return you don't have to both have the same primary, but if both are in the same city you will be asking for trouble from the IRS.

Maybe you want to make a quick buck by flipping it, or maybe your plan is to hold on to it long-term as an income-producing asset.