I’m looking to real estate to secure my retirement and augment my income with hopes that I can build a business to pass on to my children someday.I’m very interested in growing my network around the Denver and Front Range area and would love start getting involved in some of the meet-ups in the area.

All am suggesting is know what the heck your doing before risking anyone's money.

At that point, it's a little more complex than just splitting things 50/50, but you need to do what makes sense to everyone involved. 

I'm actually not familiar with quiet title; I'm under the impression that it involves going to court and spending a fair amount of money?

It is also area specific, depending on crime, vandalism and risk factorsI personally use Zurich Builders Risk Policy on my flips.

You'd be way better off selling it and taking the money and putting it into something that actually rewards you for the risk of owning real estate.Now, if your cashflowing at $500/month that's around .5% return for the year.  

I've learned everything I know involving real estate investing from Bigger Pockets.

Our first goal is to invest in a multi family and house hack for at least a year, probably using FHA loan if possible.What better way to really get involved and committed than having to actually live with/in my first investment.

My husband Shane and I have been pretty involved in real estate here in Southern WI for the last 7-8 years. 

Some of the most important factors in REI that will help you choose your path are your comfort level with debt and general risk tolerance and your available time.