You could also put lipstick on a pig before going to sale and lower prices to get higher occupancy. 

Just remember, while initial cash flow might be lower, Denver's still a hot spot for long-term appreciation, and its rental demand means you shouldn't have trouble finding tenants.

I have been unable to rent it for about 5 months now and I am not seeing the price point I was desiring when I closed on it (around $1700-1800).

There are many other ways to qualify besides DSCR, like bank statement averages or even P&L statements that can offer lower down payments..check in with @Joseph Chiofalo he's a 20+ year mortgage colleague and can help with structuring and options.

I wouldn't say their rents are spot on, but they are usually pretty close.

If you want 10% returns you might have to look in another market, but if you want to park some money in a solid property, as long as it generates enough to break even after all expenses, taxes, etc. to allow you to hold on to it for 5-10 years I'd bet it will do better in the long run than a 10% cash flow property in a lower end market. 

I'm a member of the Apt Assoc of South Central WI in Madison and know they too were watching those cases closely as well and will look into the RPAWI.  

. $40,000 including closing cost) under my wife and my name since we will be living in 1 unit and rent the other unit out.

Did close to $9k in March.

@Renzo Roffmann property taxes alone are not a reason to sell.RE investing via rentals is a long-term process.Advise that you wait a bit longer and really work the property before making a hasty decision.Can you also STR the lower unit?